Prof Mohammed Hyder

Everybody's talking about the Imam these days. For some of us he's the austere, bearded chap with a kufi and checkered scarf who meanders in at prayer time to lead the congregation and then disappears until the next adhan is called. Frankly, it's easy to poke fun at the maulvi or the mullah, but the truth is that the Imam has a critical and honoured role of service and leadership in the community. Professor Muhammad Hyder explores the role of the Imam and the Ummah.