Imam of Friday Prayer
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The Imam of Friday Prayer (Arabic: امام صلاة الجمعة), or Imam Jom'a (Jumu'ah),[1][2][3] is the person who conducts the Friday prayer in Islam and preaches related sermons.[4][5][6]
Qualifications to serve
[edit]An Imam of Friday Prayer is expected to be distinguished for intellect ('Aql), faith (Iman), and righteousness. Traditionally, a Friday prayer imam must be male and, according to some, also of legitimate birth.[7] Moreover, it is recommended (Mustahab) that the imam be eloquent, brave, watchful of prayer times, and true in his speech.[8]
There are many rulings (Ahkam) regarding the Friday prayer that are common across the various branches and schools of Islam, but there are differences when it comes to qualifications. For instance, while there is a consensus about the five conditions—adulthood, intellect, correctness in reciting, and not otherwise excluded—there are disagreements as to the requirement to be a Mo'men (believer).[9][10][11]
Infallible imams
[edit]Historically in Shi’a Islam, when an infallible imam (Ma'sum) is present, the position of Friday Imam is assumed by him or someone he appoints.[12][13]
Temporary imams
[edit]The permanent Imam Jom'a of a city may appoint others to this office in a temporary capacity.[14][15]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ The new Imam Jom'a of Tehran was appointed tasnimnews.com Retrieved 7 May 2018
- ^ Temporary Imam Jom'a of Tehran isna.ir Retrieved 7 May 2018
- ^ Ahwaz Imam Jom'ah asriran.com Retrieved 7 May 2018
- ^ The conditions of Imam Jom'a from the view of Islamic denominations hawzah.net retrieved 7 May 2018
- ^ Qualifications of Friday (prayer) Imam from point of view of Islamic creeds khaandaniha.ir 7 May 2018
- ^ Imam Joma's conditions from the viewpoint of Islamic denominations - Textual version library.tebyan.net Retrieved 7 May 2018
- ^ Najafi, Jawaher al-Kalam, Vol. 11, P. 259
- ^ Tahrir al-Wasilah, Vol. 1, P. 235
- ^ The conditions of Imam Jom'a from the view of Islamic denominations hawzah.net retrieved 7 May 2018
- ^ Qualifications of Friday (prayer) Imam from point of view of Islamic creeds khaandaniha.ir 7 May 2018
- ^ Imam Joma's conditions from the viewpoint of Islamic denominations - Textual version library.tebyan.net Retrieved 7 May 2018
- ^ Najafi, Jawaher al-Kalam, Vol. 11, P.151-193
- ^ Friday prayer in the era of the holy Prophet askdin.com Retrieved 9 May 2018
- ^ Who say prayers (of Friday) on behalf of the leader? khabaronline.ir Retrieved 7 May 2018
- ^ Which individuals say Friday prayer on behalf of the leader? yjc.ir 7 May 2018