Imam Raatib​/Qur' Instructor; Part-Time

Position: Imam Raatib / Qur'an Instructor (Part-Time)
# Imam Raatib / Qur'an Instructor (Part-Time)
All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) – ADAMS Gainesville part-time Gainesville, Virginia, USAUS $20 – US $25

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Job Description ADAMS Gainesville (part of the All Dulles Area Muslim Society, one of the Washington D.C. region's largest Muslim communities) seeks a committed and spiritually grounded part-time Imam Ratib.  

Role Overview  This part-time position (approximately 10–12 hours per week) centers on leading the community in prayer and contributing to Islamic education and spiritual development.  

Key Responsibilities  
* Lead Maghrib and 'Isha' congregational prayers with presence and proper execution.
* Ensure attentiveness to congregational needs during prayer and correct performance of Salah.
* Teach Qur'an and Tajweed to youth and adults, fostering Qur'anic proficiency and spiritual connection.
* Lead quarterly qiyam al-Layl (night prayer) programs for youth and adults to encourage spiritual growth and community engagement.  

Required Qualifications  
* Fluency in both English and Arabic.
* Strong proficiency in Qur'anic recitation with proper Tajweed.
* Minimum of 15+ ajza' (parts) memorized of the Qur'an, with active progress toward completing full memorization (Hafiz status preferred or in progress).
* Sound knowledge of the fiqh of Tahara (ritual purity) and Salah (prayer).
* Demonstrated prior experience formally leading congregational prayers, including Taraweeh.
* Proven experience teaching Qur'an and Tajweed to both youth and adult audiences.  Compensation & Schedule  Hourly rate: $20–$25 per hour. Part-time position (10–12 hours weekly).  Application Process  Submit your resume and list of three professional or academic references to HR with the position title in the subject line. The role is also listed on ADAMS' official careers page /career.