The Imam of Friday Prayer (), or Imam Jom'a (Jumu'ah),The new Imam Jom'a of Tehran was appointed tasnimnews.com Retrieved 7 May 2018Temporary Imam Jom'a of Tehran isna.ir Retrieved 7 May 2018Ahwaz Imam Jom'ah asriran.com Retrieved 7 May 2018 is the person who conducts the Friday prayer in Islam and preaches related sermons.The conditions of Imam Jom'a from the view of Islamic denominations hawzah.net retrieved 7 May 2018Qualifications of Friday (prayer) Imam from point of view of Islamic creeds khaandaniha.ir 7 May 2018Imam Joma's conditions from the viewpoint of Islamic denominations - Textual version library.tebyan.net Retrieved 7 May 2018
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.Najafi, Jawaher al-Kalam, Vol. 11, P. 259 Moreover, it is recommended (Mustahab) that the imam be eloquent, brave, watchful of prayer times, and true in his speech.Tahrir al-Wasilah, Vol. 1, P. 235
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).The conditions of Imam Jom'a from the view of Islamic denominations hawzah.net retrieved 7 May 2018Qualifications of Friday (prayer) Imam from point of view of Islamic creeds khaandaniha.ir 7 May 2018Imam Joma's conditions from the viewpoint of Islamic denominations - Textual version library.tebyan.net Retrieved 7 May 2018
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.Najafi, Jawaher al-Kalam, Vol. 11, P.151-193Friday prayer in the era of the holy Prophet askdin.com Retrieved 9 May 2018
Temporary imams The permanent Imam Jom'a of a city may appoint others to this office in a temporary capacity.Who say prayers (of Friday) on behalf of the leader? khabaronline.ir Retrieved 7 May 2018Which individuals say Friday prayer on behalf of the leader? yjc.ir 7 May 2018
See also
Salah al jama'ah Friday prayer List of Tehran's Friday Prayer Imams Imam
References
External links The Friday Prayer Photos: Shia, Sunni Muslims hold joint Friday Prayer in Marneuli, Georgia