Imam (English speaking)

Maidenhead Mosque – Imam Vacancy Post

Imam (English speaking)
Islamic Trust Maidenhead

Position
Responsible to
Employment Type  Full-time Permanent
Salary
Location

Negotiable
Maidenhead Mosque, Holmanleaze, SL6 8AW

Background

Maidenhead Mosque is located in the heart of a diverse and vibrant town, standing as a beacon of
unity, service and community wellbeing. With a legacy rooted in cooperation between Muslims and
non-Muslims, we are proud to be the first mosque established in the Royal Borough.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: To Serve, Educate & Empower.

Role Summary

We are currently seeking an Imam who is passionate about community engagement, teamwork,
and making a meaningful impact. This role is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking
institution dedicated to provide guidance on the religious, spiritual, educational and community
affairs of the community at Maidenhead Mosque according to the teachings of the Quran and the
example of the Prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and ensure Maidenhead
Mosque is seen as a good role model mosque in the wider community. The Imam reports directly
to the Islamic Trust Maidenhead.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

1.  Leads congregational prayers on a daily basis, including delivering speeches (Khutbah) at

Friday (Jumu’ah) and Eid Prayers.

2.  Provide lessons and classes on Islamic topics to increase knowledge and provide for

spiritual growth of the youth and wider community members

3.  Participate in local community activities that further good interfaith and public relations for

Islam.

4.  Offer Islamic family and youth counselling advice and guidance as needed.
5.  Conduct matrimonial services.
6.  Provide funeral services and guidance including leading funeral prayers (Janazah).
7.  Develop and implement holistic educational and extracurricular programs for adults and

youth in the local community in conjunction with the relevant committee

8.  Provide consultation to the board of trustees on religious matters, community issues, and

mosque activities as requested.

9.  Hold regular public access surgeries for community members seeking religious guidance.
10. Continually strive and conduct oneself in ways that foster unity and a sense of inclusion

among all community members, and promote broad participation in community activities.

11. Conduct oneself in a manner that is respectful of the diversity of the local community
12. Act in accordance with the mosque’s policies, procedures and Code of Conduct at all times
13. Regularly communicating progress with the Islamic Trust Maidenhead.

Maidenhead Mosque – Imam Vacancy Post

Person Specification:

  Holds a bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies or related field from an accredited educational

institution.
  Hafiz & Qari
  Sunni Hanafi madhab - Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat
  British born - Fluency in English and Arabic (Spoken and written).
  Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
  Comprehensive knowledge of Islamic Fiqh, Aqeedah, Hadith and Sunnah
  Good working knowledge of other major global religions
  Demonstrated experience in Islamic family and youth counselling to both men and women
  Enthusiastic, self-motivated and people-driven personality
  Enjoys working with young people and people of different cultures and backgrounds.
  Experience of teaching and delivering classes to both men and women
  Experience in speaking with people of other or no faith about Islam.
  Good communication skills (spoken and written) and comfortable using IT and digital media
  Good understanding of current affairs and socio-economic issues affecting the local

community

  Enjoys giving speeches in an innovative and motivational ways
  Good understanding of safeguarding regulations and satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and

Barring Service (DBS) check

Information for applicants:

For further information please contact the Mosque Secretary 07973 921327
https://www.maidenheadmosque.org/contact-us/
info@maidenheadmosque.org