What conditions must be met for individuals performing acts of worship designated for those with piety (Qurb)?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Leasing
Primary text
It is stipulated that the performer of acts such as leading prayer (Imamate), giving the call to prayer (Adhan), performing Hajj, and teaching the Qur'an must be a Muslim. This opinion is held by Ahmad, 'Ata', Al-Dahhak ibn Qays, Abu Hanifa, and Al-Zuhri. Regarding the compensation for teaching the Qur'an, a secondary view exists suggesting it is disliked (Makruh).
Supporting text
Al-Zuhri and Ishaq disliked accepting wages for teaching the Qur'an. 'Abdullah ibn Shaqiq considered the money teachers receive as illicit earnings (Suhut). Al-Hasan, Ibn Sirin, Tawus, Al-Sha'bi, and Al-Nakha'i also disliked payment for teaching.