Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Ramadan Guest Qari to lead the Taraweeh prayer during the holy month of Ramadan. This position requires someone with exceptional Quranic recitation skills and a strong commitment to fostering spiritual growth within our community.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Taraweeh Prayers
- Conduct congregational Taraweeh prayers throughout Ramadan (8 Rakahs each night)
- Maintain consistent timing and structure for daily prayers
- Lead Friday/Jumma Sermons and Friday prayers for the community
- Interact warmly with attendees, encouraging conversation and participation.
- Deliver a brief talk between Taraweeh prayers offering context for the ayah being recited.
- Use personable communication to build rapport (while remaining respectful and inclusive).
- Help foster a supportive, welcoming community environment.
- Coordinate with organizers and be open to feedback for improving sessions.
- Quranic Recitation Excellence
- Recite the Quran with proper Tajweed (pronunciation rules)
- Deliver melodious and spiritually uplifting recitations
- Ensure clarity and accuracy in all recitations
- Community Engagement
- Create a welcoming and spiritually enriching environment for all worshippers
- Deliver meaningful sermons and discussions about Ramadan’s significance
- Engage with diverse community members through educational dialogues
- Strong people skills and comfort speaking to diverse groups.
- Clear, pleasant speaking voice (not required but a plus).
- Friendly, approachable demeanor; good sense of timing for jokes and informal banter.
- Reliable, punctual, and responsive to communication.
- Experience presenting or leading small groups is preferred.
- The ideal candidate is warm, approachable, and skilled at connecting with people—able to give engaging talks, lead light-hearted interactions, and create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Deliver engaging, clear lectures or presentations to the community.
- Reliable, punctual, and responsive to communication.
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Proven Experience: Demonstrated background in leading prayers and Quranic recitation
- Islamic Knowledge: Deep understanding of Islamic teachings, particularly Ramadan-related principles
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and public speaking abilities
- Community Focus: Ability to inspire and engage diverse congregational members
Preferred Qualifications
- Language Skills: English language proficiency is required, though Arabic language skills are an added bonus but not mandatory.
- Additional Languages: Proficiency in other languages to serve diverse communities
- Educational Background: Formal Islamic education or equivalent experience
Application Process
Interested candidates should prepare and submit:
- Complete resume with relevant experience
- Sample recording of Quran recitation demonstrating Tajweed skills
- Submit all materials by the specified application deadline
Join our community in making this Ramadan a spiritually enriching experience for all worshippers!
Qualified candidates will receive:
- Iftar and Sahoor meals
- Accommodation
- Travel allowances