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He must teach the message of the Holy Qur'an and Hadith, and he
must practice what he teaches. If some persons are equal in these
qualities, the one most knowledgeable in the Law of Al-Islam
should be selected. If some are equal in these, the one selected
should be the eldest among those who meet the above qualifica-
tions. 185
The Imam should be a person who is beloved and respected by
the people, who is free of any repulsive disease, who does not
commit any major sins and whose morals are the best among the
people. He must be a compassionate, sympathetic person, and he
should not unduly prolong the prayer service.186
When assembling for the congregational prayer, the first person
who enters the masjid should be seated facing in the direction of
the Ka'bah, directly behind the spot where the Imam stands
(mihrab)187 when leading prayer, and when delivering his Friday
(Jumu'ah) speech. The other persons coming for the service are to
form a line to the first person's right. Once this line has extended to
its limit, other members of the congregation line up to his left.
must practice what he teaches. If some persons are equal in these
qualities, the one most knowledgeable in the Law of Al-Islam
should be selected. If some are equal in these, the one selected
should be the eldest among those who meet the above qualifica-
tions. 185
The Imam should be a person who is beloved and respected by
the people, who is free of any repulsive disease, who does not
commit any major sins and whose morals are the best among the
people. He must be a compassionate, sympathetic person, and he
should not unduly prolong the prayer service.186
When assembling for the congregational prayer, the first person
who enters the masjid should be seated facing in the direction of
the Ka'bah, directly behind the spot where the Imam stands
(mihrab)187 when leading prayer, and when delivering his Friday
(Jumu'ah) speech. The other persons coming for the service are to
form a line to the first person's right. Once this line has extended to
its limit, other members of the congregation line up to his left.