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Who is the first female imam?
| Sherin Khankan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ann Christine Khankan 13 October 1974 Denmark |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Occupation | Imam |
| Children | 4 |
What is a female imam called?
These imams are known as nü ahong (女阿訇), i.e. “female akhoond”, and they guide female Muslims in worship and prayer.
How do you become an imam?
Imams are appointed by the state to work at mosques and they are required to be graduates of an İmam Hatip high school or have a university degree in Theology.
Why is the imam important?
Shi’a Muslims believe that imams protect the religion and help to guide Muslims along the right path. Today, Shi’a Muslim communities are led by imams, who are seen as having been chosen by God. Shi’a Muslims believe that imams are exemplary individuals who obey all teachings and follow Shari’ah law .
Who is the first imam?
Ali
Ali was the first of the Twelve Imams, and, in the Twelvers and Sufis’ view, the rightful successor to Muhammad, followed by male descendants of Muhammad through his daughter Fatimah. Each Imam was the son of the previous Imam, with the exception of Husayn ibn Ali, who was the brother of Hasan ibn Ali.
Do Muslims have to marry Muslims?
Most religious scholars agree that Islam permits Muslim men to marry “women of the book” – Christians or Jews – thus expanding the number of potential partners to choose from. Muslim women, on the other hand, are forbidden to marry a non-Muslim unless her partner converts to Islam, say purists.
Can you marry 2 wives in USA?
Although polygamy is illegal in the U.S. and most mosques try to discourage plural marriages, some Muslim men in America have quietly married multiple wives. No one knows how many Muslims in the U.S. live in polygamous families.