Also called: Mosque Director
Leads prayers, gives Friday sermons, and teaches and counsels a Muslim community.
Leads the dawn prayer, teaches a Quran class to kids after school, and counsels a young couple. On Friday, delivers the khutbah (sermon) to the congregation.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Islamic studies training (often abroad or at US Islamic seminaries); Quran memorization often expected.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Islamic Studies, Arabic, Religious Studies.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Approximate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can search texts, but leading prayer, teaching kids Quran and counseling families stay human.
Classes: Arabic, Speech or debate, World history.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-2011.
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