imam

We are looking for an experienced full time IMAM to work at Islamic Association Western Suburbs Sydney Inc

Duties will include

To lead prayers (Including Jummah, Eid and Tarawih prayers) including, but not limited to:

3 Loud congregational prayers,

Funeral prayers (Janazah),

Ancillary night prayers during the month of Ramadan ("Tarawih", Sabeena, etc.)

Celebration prayers ("Eid al-Fitr" and "Eid al Adha") Teaching

To teach and translate (Qur'an, Hadith, Fiqh).

To teach short courses in Islamic Sciences, Shari'ah and Quran and other relevant subjects.

To facilitate visits from local schools and Non-Muslims where possible.

To establish & maintain regular Islamic circle programs.

To support the Men, Sisters and Youth programs in conjunction with the relevant committees.

To provide religious services to the staff and students at Australian Islamic College of Sydney

when requested .

Counselling

To respond to inquiries and debates regarding Islamic matters and issues with proper proofs from

AI-Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet [PBUH]

• To hold 'surgeries' for public to access advice and counselling.

• Hold Marriage counselling sessions with prospective couples prior to ceremonies.

Ministerial

• To solemnise marriages (Nikah), Shahadas, and funerals. Representation

• To have experience with non-Muslims (using hikma in approach)

• To understand and deal with first-and second-generation Muslim issues

• To have knowledge and awareness of cultural differences when dealing with the international

Muslim community

This is a full time position with pay between $70,000 and $90,000 depending on experience

You are required to have a minimum of 4 years' experience