Imam Ratib Instructor in Sterling, Virginia at All Dulles Area Muslim Society

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.