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Islam does not have priests, as Christians do. The person who leads Islamic prayer is called an "imam," but this can be any Muslim of good character who has memorize parts of the Holy Qur'an. well yes and the imam is the like the leader in the prayer we can call him sheikh
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIslam does not have priests, as Christians do. The person who leads Islamic prayer is called an "imam," but this can be any Muslim of good character who has memorize parts of the Holy Qur'an. well yes and the imam is the like the leader in the prayer we can call him sheikh
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∙ 14y agoThey're called Imams. Just like how a priest gives like those speeches at the churches on Sundays Imams give the lectures and speeches every night usually except for Thursdays.
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How do you address a Muslim priest?
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What is the procedure for a Muslim man marry a Catholic woman?
The easiest way is for the Muslim man to talk to the priest and ask about joining the RCIA program. The priest can explain the particulars.
Who is Elijah muhmad?
Elijah Muhammad was a Muslim Imam (Priest) who was founder of the "Nation of Islam"; a Muslim community in the United States.
Can Muslim priests marry?
no priest-ism in Islam. However, Muslim religious leaders are allowed to marry and work as all people.
Who was ishwar chandra vidya sagar?
He was a muslim priest who punched vishnu in the face
Can a Christian priest exorcise a Muslim man by invoking the name of Jesus?
To exorcise means:- "To expel (an evil spirit) by or as if by incantation, command, or prayer". If the Muslim man were possessed by an evil spirit then a Christian priest would be as capable as an Muslim imam of expelling it, but the Muslim may feel more comfortable seeking help from his mosque rather than a church.
What does the vicar do at a Muslims birth?
A vicar is a Christian minister or priest, and usually is not present at a Muslim's birth.
How do Islams get marry?
They have to find someone from a some sort of Muslim Association and a person from the association and a person from there will hold a character like a 'priest' and the bride and groom will have to make vows to the 'priest'.
How does a sheik compare to a priest?
A sheik and a priest are very similar in nature of the everyday religious tasks they perform but are mainly separated by their different deity beliefs. A priest will believe in Jesus Christ while a sheik would revere Allah, being Muslim.
Who was the Christian Bishop who became a Muslim?
You might be referring to David Benjamin Keldani. He was a Catholic priest who converted to Islam in 1904.
Why is there no priest in the Islamic religion?
In Islam, the contact between a Muslim & Allah (God) is a direct contact. No need for any kind of intervention between a Muslim & His God, for example, when repenting to God Muslims don't need to admit their fault to someone like a priest, it's just between a Muslim & God, what is required is a sincere repentance with a real regret & if there are rights that could be given back to their owners then they must be back.
Do Muslims have a priest?
Not really. Any Muslim can lead prayers, and any Muslim can teach about Islam. There is no procedure similar to that of ordination.
