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Emdad Rahman
Mohammed Hussain has been appointed the first full time Imam at Darul Ummah Goresbrook.
As part of his interview process the Shaikh, who hails from Bedford was grilled by youngsters
The interview procedure of each Imam candidate and a Community Liaison Manager involved the candidates meeting with two panels, adults and local youngsters.
A major part of the selection committees decision was based on the reaction and feedback shared by the youngsters.
Rongu Miah from Darul Ummah Goresbrook commented, “We have tremendous community outreach programmes at DUG andit was important for ouryoung panel to meet their Imam and Community Liaison Manager.
They took their role seriously and took notes, scored and made recommendations. Moderation took place with the adult panel who went along with the young peoples recommendations.”
“If mosques want to attract young people they have to be included as part of the decision making process.”
