Clerics

[Nyx-]

Peace be upon you


I'm curious because i come from a roman catholic background so i know how all of my clergy are appointed but i know nearly nothing about the Islamic clergy(?)

I have written up a few questions if anyone could be nice enough to answer:

How is a Cleric appointed?

Can anyone become a Cleric, if so then how does one become one?

What is the difference between an Imam and a Cleric?

Is there a 'head' priest/cleric/imam above all others?


Sorry if they seem like inane or pointless questions.

 

[sur]

there are no hard fast rules. Different countries can have there own methods of appointment. Primary condition would be that candidate should have good knowledge of islam.

Imam(Arabic) is just another word for cleric(English).

 

[leen]

welcome NYx

In Islam no Clerics by the same meaning in roman catholic or other religions.
means who have good knowledge of islam and following Islam Instruction can be cleric but he will continue his live without any changes means his life same like other people and he doesnot have power of forgiveness the sins for the people or any other power because on front of our God we all same & we are asking the God (Allah) to forgive our sins without any intermediary.

I try to Explain it as much i can but i hope you will get someone knows more English to answer your Question

 

[alcurad]

true

 

[Nyx-]

Thanks for the information Sur and Leen. I was curious to learn is all

 

[Ramadhan]

there is no such thing as "institutionalized" clergy in Islam like in Roman Catholics and/or any other christian churches.
In Islam, everyone and anyone can directly audition with Allah and directly ask for forgiveness and/or pray to Allah.

This aspect is one of the many other reasons why I think Islam is the true religion.

 

[peaceandlove]

Peace be upon you


I'm curious because i come from a roman catholic background so i know how all of my clergy are appointed but i know nearly nothing about the Islamic clergy(?)

I have written up a few questions if anyone could be nice enough to answer:

How is a Cleric appointed?

Can anyone become a Cleric, if so then how does one become one?

What is the difference between an Imam and a Cleric?

Is there a 'head' priest/cleric/imam above all others?


Sorry if they seem like inane or pointless questions.

Can some body explain what is "Cleric"