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Subject: Minimum Qualifications of an Imam
Author: Khadejah	[ Next Thread \| Previous Thread \| Next Message \| Previous Message ] Date Posted: 17:17:20 01/20/03 Mon Author Host/IP: cache-dg05.proxy.aol.com/205.188.208.137 As Salaamu Alaikum, Could you please tell me what is the mimimum requirements for one to become an imam? What should one know? [ Next Thread \| Previous Thread \| Next Message \| Previous Message ]

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Laila Nasheeba
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Date Posted: 18:19:49 01/20/03 Mon
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As Saalamu Alaikoum,

The Imam is the one who leads the others in salat so therefore he should have knowledge and understanding of the Quran in addition to knowledge and understanding of the Sunnah and laws of Fiqh.

And of course, he must be male, not female.

AND ALLAH KNOWS BEST

Laila Nasheeba

Laila Nasheeba