Responsibilities and qualities of the Imam 8842815785

Imamate has to have some attributes or qualities such as- (1) to be a Muslim, (2) to be an adult, (3) to be wise, (4) to be a man, (5) to be a doer and a scholar. That is, he is able to recite the Qur'an correctly and is experienced in the urgent matters of prayer. (6) To be pious means to be free from all kinds of haram and makrooh tahrimi and bid'ati deeds. (6) To be free from Shari'ah excuses, such as not being dumb, stuttering etc. Moddakatha is to follow the Shari'ah completely and always be steadfast on it. [Evidence: Fatawa Shami 1: 550, Fatawa Mahmudia 6:82] If the above conditions are not met, it will not be permissible to appoint him as an Imam. In particular, it is not permissible to appoint or maintain a transgressor as an Imam. Similarly, it is makrooh to pray behind a transgressor. It is not permissible for such a person to lead. Fascists are those who have become accustomed to Kabira in sin. Such as cutting the beard and keeping it less than a handful. Lying or betraying. Not watching the screen, watching movies and television etc. Listening to music, placing pictures or statues of animals in the house. Blowing the bushes of unveiled women. [Evidence: Fatawa Mahmudia 2:8, # Maraqil Falah, 163, # Fatawa Shami 1: 559, # Imdadul Mufti 319] Since the Imam is the Nayeb Nabi, so the three tasks of the Prophets, Tabligh, Talim and Taykiyyah (Surah Baqara 129, 151, Jum'a 2) must first be achieved in him. Every quality of it has to be learned from experts in the field. One has to make waqf for one's life to fulfill these three responsibilities. So as an Imam you have to fulfill three responsibilities. The first responsibility: to lead the worshipers of the mosque properly and to lead the prayers. There are two things to do. (A) Surah-Qiraat must be completely authentic. Because, many mistakes of Qiraat make the prayer void. (B) Sahih Masala-Masail, Amli Mushak and practical practice should be learned. Because, due to many mistakes of the Imam, everyone's prayers are ruined. Such as reciting the Qur'an in the mind. If you do not lean your tongue, lips or face, you will recite Qiraat. [Hidaya 1: 118] Second Responsibility: To arrange for the worshipers of the mosque and the children of the maktab of the mosque to be taught the matters of religion in the Qur'an, including Surah-Qiraat. To give clear knowledge about the five things to be done in religion. That is, to arrange for their Iman-Aqeedah, Ibadat-Worship, Mu'amalat or Halal Rizq, Mu'asharat or Bandar Haq and Islamic socialization, self-purification or treatment of heart disease. Through this, give up the habit of all sins and teach every subject hand in hand through practical training. It should not be the case that an Imam has been leading the prayers in one place for 10/15 years while the Surah-Qiraat, Ruku and Sijdah of the worshipers behind him have not been valid. But he is still leading. Third Responsibility: To seek out all classes of people in the mahalla for religious and secular benefits in a timely manner and to try to reach their homes. An imam can reach three hundred houses in Surrey in a year if he wishes. For this, Imam Sahib should have a list of the people of the entire mahalla. According to the list, those who come to the mosque are trained and made their own colleagues, and in consultation with them, those who are acquainted with them are made rahbars and reach the homes of those people with his help. Then show them the importance of religion. To make the women of their families aware of their religious responsibilities and to motivate them for Sahih Iman and Amal. Simultaneously inquiring about the poor people of the mahalla. To stand by them in times of danger. At present, due to our negligence, the maktab of the mosque has been closed and the kinder garden is being planted to trap the enemies. Action should be taken to have the opportunity. The right of the Imam over the worshipers is to show respect to him as he is the Sardar or Nayeb Nabi. To help him in times of danger with gifts and to inquire into his joys and sorrows and to follow his religious words properly. Refrain from behaving rudely or disrespectfully with him. If you see any mistake, inform him secretly with politeness. 2139867526