The imam in a Sunni mosque is the person who leads the prayers. An imam is required to be pious, knowledgeable of the Quran and of Muslim religious ritual, of good repute, and acceptable to the majority of the mosque congregation. A woman cannot lead men in prayer, and hence cannot serve as an imam in a mosque. It is permissible, however, that women join communal prayers in mosques, provided they range themselves in special lines behind the men.
The imam is also required to be very knowledgeable because he must be able to give sermons regarding Islam. An imam is also to give Islamic lectures and speeches about Islam and teaches the Quran.
The imam is also required to be very knowledgeable because he must be able to give sermons regarding Islam. An imam is also to give Islamic lectures and speeches about Islam and teaches the Quran.