‘Teachers may be designated as imams in remote areas’

By Petra - Jul 14,2014 - Last updated at Jul 14,2014

AMMAN — Awqaf Minister Hayel Dawood on Monday said the ministry may task teachers with undertaking the responsibilities of imams at mosques, especially in remote areas.

The minister made the remark during a meeting with President of the Jordan Teachers Association (JTA), Hassan Masheh.

Discussions focused on the responsibilities that imams and teachers share to instil proper moral values among students.

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