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Q 14: What is the ruling on a worker who seeks to increase his income by receiving wages for teaching the Qur'an, announcing Adhan (call to Prayer) and leading people in Salah (Prayer)? What is the ruling on someone who receives wages for dedicating himself to Da`wah (calling to Islam) purposes, leading people in Salah and giving lectures at the Masjid (mosque)?

A: According to the most appropriate view held by scholars, it is permissible to take wages for teaching the Qur'an. (Part No. 12; Page No. 273) This is based on the Hadith in which the Prophet (peace be upon him) is reported to have said: You are most entitled to take wages for teaching the Book of Allah. The prophet is also reported to have given off a woman in marriage to a man on the condition that he would teach her the Ayahs (Qur'anic verses) he had memorized. That served as her Mahr (mandatory gift to a bride from her groom). It is also permissible to take the wages which the concerned authorities grant to the Imams of Masjids, Du`ah (callers to Islam) and teachers of religious sciences.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.