Falaq Hussain        GCSE Islamic Studies        Mrs Khan

3. What Is The Role Of A Sunni Imam In The Mosque

An imam is the leader of the mosque who is in charge of it; he generally looks after the mosque. The imam is exceedingly respected; he is supposed to have immense knowledge. He is usually selected by committee of a mosque as they look for someone who is straight, caring and has a good understanding on Islam. An imam should have a clear perceptive of the Quran and Islam and should be willing to help others, for this he would have the following qualities-respectful, kind, honest, truthfull, concerned, patient, responsible, and devoted. He should also be sane, knowledgeable and trustworthy, an example worth following. The imam is selected by the Ummah of the community, they select the best person in terms of responsibility and knowledge. Also the imam fulfils the uses of the Mosque, reflects the uses.

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 The imam should be aware of worldly issues and should comprehend the language in which people around him fluently speak, and also be familiar with the culture and customs of the individuals he is dealing with. Imams have numerous roles they lead the five prayers and the (Friday prayer, funeral prayer, tarawih and eid prayers).An imam in a house could be anyone, but it has to be a male to lead the prayer in jamaat. Also an imam advises, teaches, preaches to non Muslim, reads (marriage ceremony), provides references, and tackles problems and issues in the community.

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