Kokni Community Masjid Luton currently has a vacancy for an Imam, please see details below.
Position Overview
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The Kokni Community Centre, Masjid and Madrasa, Luton (KCL) require one temporary Religious Worker on a 1 year’s fixed Term Contract (25 hrs per week) who has knowledge and experience in the traditional and religious background of Muslim Shaafi doctrine.
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Applicants must have extensive previous proven experience, must be strictly of a Shaafi Doctrine sect due to the religious requirements of the community we serve, constitutional requirements and nature of the job.
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Preference will be given to applicants who are British Citizens and Permanent Residents.
Key Responsibilities
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To assist and support the Head Imam to lead and perform the sacrament of religious events, tending to the community, needy, and elderly members of the Muslim Shaafi Community.
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Assist in performing such rituals with the supervision of the Head Imam.
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Assist in teaching children Islamic Education according to Shaafi doctrine.
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Assist the Head Imam with the daily chores and assist in organising various religious events at the Mosque/ Masjid, including conducting religious weddings.
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To assist the Head Imam and trustees with the smooth functioning and running of the Mosque/ Masjid.
Qualifications
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A minimum of two years of previous experience of teaching Shaafi Doctrine of Islam to children and community
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Must be a Hafiz and proficient in English (reading, writing and speaking)
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Trained and skilled in the rites and practices set out in the Muslim Shaafi tradition performing religious duties
What we offer
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Remuneration will depend on qualification and experience in line with UK’s National Living Wage and current local mosques
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Annual holiday entitlement and other benefits in line with our HR policies