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TheImam of Friday Prayer (Arabic:امام صلاة الجمعة), orImam Jom'a (Jumu'ah),[1][2][3] is the person who conducts theFriday prayer inIslam and preaches relatedsermons.[4][5][6]
An Imam of Friday Prayer is expected to be distinguished for intellect ('Aql), faith (Iman), andrighteousness. Traditionally, a Friday prayer imam must be male and, according to some, also of legitimate birth.[7] Moreover, it is recommended (Mustahab) that the imam be eloquent, brave, watchful ofprayer times, and true in his speech.[8]
There are many rulings (Ahkam) regarding the Friday prayer that are common across the variousbranches 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 aMo'men (believer).[9][10][11]
Historically inShi’a Islam, when an infallible imam (Ma'sum) is present, the position of Friday Imam is assumed by him or someone he appoints.[12][13]
The permanentImam Jom'a of a city may appoint others to this office in a temporary capacity.[14][15]
