Imam is the leader of a congregational prayer of Islam called Salah of any kind. Congregational prayer of Islam called is comprised a minimum of two people, Imam and His follower.
Conditions of a Qualified Imam:
- Must be a man
- Must be mentally understanding and sound
- Must be the best in reciting the holy Quran
- Must have knowledge of Islam from qualified Establishments of Knowledge about Islam.
- Must be free from vices and all forbidden Actions.
Council of Imams
Council of Imams is established for the following Activities:
- Recruitment of Imams
- Receive Complaints of Imams against those who attend prayers, or related to his work, or complains against behaviors of the Imams. no any one qualifies to be Imams unless accredited by council of Imams.
- Manage affairs of Imams, their Annual leave, sick leave, as applied.
- Ensure catering of the Imams for essential needs such as medical assistance, food, clothing, etc.
- To Ensure salaries of Imams are Paid on time.
- To ensure retirement packages of Imams.
- To ensure replacement of a new Imams where there is a need.