Ministry of Islamic Affairs: Exams for Imam and Muazzin applicants scheduled for Oct 6-7 - Sarmad
Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announces written exam dates for Imam and Muazzin positions on Oct 6-7, 2026, at the Ministry Mosque
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced today, Thursday, the schedule for the written examination for applicants seeking religious positions in mosques, including roles for imams and muezzins.
The ministry clarified that the written exam for applicants for imam positions will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, while the exam for applicants for muezzin positions will take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, both at 3:30 p.m. at Sayyid Yaqoub Al-Rifa’i Mosque (the Ministry Mosque).
The ministry urged applicants to review the list of those accepted to take the exam by scanning the QR code attached to the announcement.
It emphasized the necessity of bringing a civil ID card, prohibited the use of any color other than blue for answering, and noted that entry to the exam hall would not be permitted after half an hour from the start of the test.
Furthermore, the ministry stressed the requirement to switch off mobile phones during the exam and prohibited the entry of books and personal notes into the examination hall.
