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Imam is the one standing in the front and leads the congregational prayer. In socio-political system of [[Islam]], whoever leads a group of people must have certain virtues and traits, so that he inspires others. Likewise the Imam in congregational prayer should be just and have a correct recitation. | Imam is the one standing in the front and leads the congregational prayer. In socio-political system of [[Islam]], whoever leads a group of people must have certain virtues and traits, so that he inspires others. Likewise the Imam in congregational prayer should be just and have a correct recitation. | ||
Moreover in hadiths, some attributes are mentioned for the meritorious Imam of congregational prayer such as being superior to other people in terms of knowledge and [[piety]], trustworthy | Moreover in hadiths, some attributes are mentioned for the meritorious Imam of congregational prayer such as being superior to other people in terms of knowledge and [[piety]], trustworthy, and be counted as adornment of the [[mosque]]. | ||
[[Shi'a]] faqihs ([[jurist]]s) emphasized on the qualification of [['Adala]] (being just) so much that they explicitly said: the prayer behind an unjust Imam is invalid. | [[Shi'a]] faqihs ([[jurist]]s) emphasized on the qualification of [['Adala]] (being just) so much that they explicitly said: the prayer behind an unjust Imam is invalid. | ||