Imaam

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare the learner to operate as an Imaam. An Imaam administers, manages and leads the congregation by guiding them towards living an ideal Islamic life and attending to their needs. A qualified learner will be able to: • Foster a sound relationship with the Creator. • Instil consciousness regarding the rights and responsibilities towards fellow man (HUQOOQUL IBAAD). • Administer, manage and direct the affairs of the congregation. • Empower the congregants with life skills. • Execute the duties of a Hafiz.

Formally recognised religious qualifications in South Africa have been limited to those for the formal Christian religious denominations. These qualifications exist mainly in institutions of higher learning. Currently there are no formally recognised qualifications for practitioners within the Islamic faith. The suite of proposed qualifications for Muslim practitioners will close this gap and provide redress for the past imbalances. It covers a sizeable spectrum of occupations that is currently in need for the Muslim community. The training of religious practitioners is currently conducted through several Islamic learning institutes. These institutes take in learners from across the globe. The introduction of the proposed qualifications will facilitate appropriate standardisation across the various learning organisations and will enhance the ability of the institutes to contribute towards the overall professionalisation of the occupations. Learners will gain the professional skills that will enable them to serve the diverse needs of the community and contribute towards the moral regeneration of the nation. This qualification is part of a suite of three qualifications focusing on Islamic religious practitioners, namely Muallim, Imaam and Aalim. The Islamic faith uses the services of persons from religious practice as practitioners for a range of duties within the community. In the case of the Imaam, qualifying persons will be able to work as congregational leaders of a mosque, facilitate community development, assist in dealing with a range of social issues, practice as Halaal Quality assurers and promote good lessons in the Darul Ulooms. The Islamic faith is a fast-growing faith, locally and globally. The Imaam practices as the congregational leader for the Islamic faith, leading the congregants in the appropriate practice of the faith in their daily lives and interactions with the various communities. In this capacity, the Imaam serves as a community leader and is often required to interface with various socio-economic aspects of the community. The appointment of appropriately trained and qualified people in this context of an Imaam will enhance the practice of the faith and will support the important role that faith communities play within the nation.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or certifying a work experience record. RPL for Access to the Qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: The entry requirement for this qualification is: • Level 4 with Communication.

• Foster a sound relationship with the Creator.
• Instil a consciousness regarding the rights and responsibilities towards fellow man (HUQOOQUL IBAAD).
• Administer, manage and direct the affairs of the congregation.
• Conduct Halaal quality assurance.
• Call congregants to prayer.
• Conduct basic counselling.
• Preserve and embed, and commit to memory the content of the Holy Quran it its entirety.