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مشاهدة النسخة كاملة : Job Opportunity for Imams



من هناك
11-05-2007, 09:51 PM
Salam 3alaykoum,
I am almost sure that it is hard to find this in their area, so international applicants would be welcome.



The Islamic Association of Saskatchewan, Regina Inc.
Phone: (306) 585-0090 Fax: (306) 585-3991
E-mail: [email protected] (iaos%40iaosregina.com)


IAOS FULL TIME IMAM POSTION

The Imam is required to undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Lead the daily prayers at the mosque.
2. Lead Jummah and Eid prayers and give the khutbahs
3. Lead the Taraweeh prayers.
4. Conduct classes for Islamic education of children and youth
5. Provide funeral services and guidance.
6. Provide matrimonial and divorce counseling and services.
7. Provide counseling and guidance services as needed.
8. Teach Qur'anic studies and/or other Halaqas.
9. Teach and guide new Muslims
10. Participate in community activities that further good interfaith and public relations for Islam and Muslims.

The Imam should have the following qualifications:
1. Effective English communication skills.
2. Adequate knowledge of fiqh to teach and counsel the community on matters of fiqh. This should include general awareness of the differences of opinions and practices among different school of fiqh.
3. Comprehensive understanding of Islam.
4. Memorization of a good portion of the Qur'an to be able to lead congregational prayers.
5. Mastery of tajwid rules to ensure correct recitation of the Qur'an.
6. Adequate knowledge of the Sirah of the Prophet, and of hadith and its collection and usage.
7. Ability to interpret and present Islam in a way that is relevant to life in North America .
8. Experience in teaching and counseling youth (female and male).
9. Training and experience in delivering the Jummah Khutbah.
10. Training in interfaith relations and ability to introduce Islam to people of other faiths.

The following are important, though not essential, qualifications of the Imam:
1. Being Hafiz of Quran is a definite asset.
2. Training in conflict prevention and resolution.
3. Capacity to represent the Muslim community and speak to the media
4. Dynamic personality and motivational speaker.
5. Experience in speaking with Jews, Christians and other non-Muslims about Islam.
6. Training in family counseling.

Salary and benefits will be based upon qualifications and experience.

Please forward your application, resume, and three references before December 1, 2007 to [email protected] (iaos%40iaosregina.com)

For more information about our community, please visit the following web sites:
Islamic Association of Saskatchewan, Regina at www.iaos.ca (http://www.iaos.ca/) Regina
Huda School at www.hudaschool.regina.sk.ca (http://www.hudaschool.regina.sk.ca/)

The City of Regina at www.regina.ca (http://www.regina.ca/) The University of Regina at www.uregina.ca (http://www.uregina.ca/)

If you have any questions or need more information please let us know:

The Islamic Association of Saskatchewan, Regina Inc.
3273 Montague Street, Regina , SK , S4S 1Z8
Phone: (306) 585-0090; Fax: (306) 585-3991; E-mail:
[email protected] (iaos%40iaosregina.com)