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**Vmysobfi** · 12-03-2009, 05:36 PM

if they are getting paid a wage then they should put the hours in the same way a normal worker would in a job.

Thats my point bruv.

What most Imams do is lead salah and do their shift in madrassa and then complain of a low wage. Wheres the rest of the day gone?

Give them a fair wage but then the day should be utilised just a normal employed worker in a company would be.

This can pnly be done if everyone pitches in with ideas on how best that time should be used. You could have various classes for the elderly,various awareness sessions for parents on various topics,a counselling service etc and also awareness and information sessions for non muslims,where they can come into masjids,talk to Imams and air questions etc.

Fact is alot of Imams cannot be bothered with that. That takes proper dedication,and one also needs to become 'ajiz'. It also requires excellent english and presentation skills along with other things.

having said that,there are some excellent young Imams who are doing amazing work in their communities and they should be paid accordingly.

12-03-2009, 05:36 PM	#9
Vmysobfi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 511 Senior Member	if they are getting paid a wage then they should put the hours in the same way a normal worker would in a job. Thats my point bruv. What most Imams do is lead salah and do their shift in madrassa and then complain of a low wage. Wheres the rest of the day gone? Give them a fair wage but then the day should be utilised just a normal employed worker in a company would be. This can pnly be done if everyone pitches in with ideas on how best that time should be used. You could have various classes for the elderly,various awareness sessions for parents on various topics,a counselling service etc and also awareness and information sessions for non muslims,where they can come into masjids,talk to Imams and air questions etc. Fact is alot of Imams cannot be bothered with that. That takes proper dedication,and one also needs to become 'ajiz'. It also requires excellent english and presentation skills along with other things. having said that,there are some excellent young Imams who are doing amazing work in their communities and they should be paid accordingly.
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