Muezzin job description

About the job

We are looking for a muezzin to give the call to prayer and the iqama on time, in a good voice and the correct form, and help look after the mosque and prepare it for worshippers.

Duties and responsibilities

• Give the call to prayer for the five daily prayers on time, following the approved timetable
• Give the iqama and coordinate prayer times with the imam
• Give the Friday call to prayer and prepare the mosque for Friday prayer
• Lead the prayer when the imam is away, if asked to
• Run the loudspeakers, lighting and air conditioning and check they work
• Keep the mosque, its carpets and its ablution areas clean, working with the cleaners
• Open and close the mosque at the set times and look after its contents
• Help with Quran circles and the mosque's religious activities

Working conditions

• Present for the five daily prayers every day, including the dawn prayer

Requirements

• Mastery of the adhan and memorization of parts of the Quran, with approval from the General Authority of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs
• 3 to 6 years of experience in giving the call to prayer and mosque service

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Calling the adhan
• A good voice
• Tajweed
• Prayer times
• Sound systems
• Mosque upkeep
• Punctuality

Preferred

• Memorization of the Quran or a large part of it
• Experience running and doing simple repairs on sound systems