Imam Ratib Instructor

Position Summary

The Imam Ratib will support the religious life of ADAMS Fairfax through dependable prayer leadership, Qur'an instruction, community programming, and pastoral services.

Expected Duties

• Lead assigned daily congregational prayers punctually and consistently; maintain readiness to provide or coordinate qualified coverage for scheduled services, approved absences, and unforeseen needs.
• Serve as a visible religious representative of ADAMS Fairfax, answering routine religious questions and referring complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate ADAMS leadership or qualified scholars when needed.
• Teach Qur'an approximately six hours per day, four days per week, for an anticipated total of up to 24 teaching hours per week.
• Prepare lessons and support Qur'an memorization, tajwid, recitation accuracy, Islamic character, attendance, and student progress.
• Support Jumu'ah services and deliver khutbahs, short reminders, lectures, and religious classes as assigned.
• Participate in youth, family, and community programs and provide appropriate pastoral guidance and counseling.
• Assist with marriages, funerals, Ramadan, Eid, and other religious services and special programs as assigned.
• Coordinate with ADAMS leadership, AOI, staff, teachers, and volunteers; attend relevant meetings; and arrange advance coverage for approved absences.
• Maintain appropriate records and comply with ADAMS policies, confidentiality requirements, safeguarding practices, and standards of conduct.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a Hafidh of the entire Qur’an, with strong and accurate recitation and tajwid.
• Holds a verifiable ijazah in Qur’an memorization (hifdh), or an equivalent recognized authorization.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), with the ability to explain and apply these subjects appropriately in teaching, sermons, counseling, and community programs.
• Demonstrated mastery of Arabic and English sufficient to teach Qur’an and foundational Islamic sciences, deliver Jumu’ah khutbahs and public lectures, conduct Imam-level conversations, and communicate clearly with Arabic- and English-speaking congregants.
• Formal Islamic education from a recognized Islamic institute or university.
• Demonstrated experience leading congregational prayers and teaching Qur'an.
• Sound character, reliability, discretion, teamwork, and the ability to work respectfully with children, families, elders, staff, and volunteers.
• Ability to maintain a reliable response time and regular on-site presence at ADAMS Fairfax, including for assigned prayer services and urgent religious needs.
• Demonstrates an ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships within a diverse Muslim community.
• This is a full-time position where the employee is required to work a minimum of 40 hours a week.