The Imam of Friday Prayer (), or ''Imam Jom'a'' (''Jumu'ah''), is the person who conducts the
Friday prayer
Friday prayer, or congregational prayer (), is the meeting together of Muslims for communal prayer and service at midday every Friday. In Islam, the day itself is called ''Yawm al-Jum'ah'' (shortened to ''Jum'ah''), which translated from Arabic me ...
in
Islam
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and preaches related
sermons.
Qualifications to serve
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. Moreover, it is recommended (''
Mustahab'') that the imam be eloquent, brave, watchful of
prayer times, and true in his speech.
There are many rulings (''
Ahkam
''Ahkam'' (, plural of , ) is an Islamic term with several meanings. In the Quran, the word ''hukm'' is variously used to mean arbitration, judgement, authority, or God's will. In the early Islamic period, the Kharijites gave it political conn ...
'') 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).
Infallible imams
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.
Temporary imams
The permanent ''Imam Jom'a'' of a city may appoint others to this office in a temporary capacity.
Which individuals say Friday prayer on behalf of the leader?
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See also
* Salah al jama'ah
Salat al-jama‘ah (Congregational Prayer) or prayer in Wiktionary:congregation, congregation (''Jamia, jama'ah'') is considered to have more social and spiritual benefit than praying by oneself. When praying in congregation, the people stand ...
* Friday prayer
Friday prayer, or congregational prayer (), is the meeting together of Muslims for communal prayer and service at midday every Friday. In Islam, the day itself is called ''Yawm al-Jum'ah'' (shortened to ''Jum'ah''), which translated from Arabic me ...
* List of Tehran's Friday Prayer Imams
* Imam
Imam (; , '; : , ') is an Islamic leadership position. For Sunni Islam, Sunni Muslims, Imam is most commonly used as the title of a prayer leader of a mosque. In this context, imams may lead Salah, Islamic prayers, serve as community leaders, ...
References
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External links
The Friday Prayer
Salah
Friday observances
Salah terminology