Imams

To accommodate worshipers attending the five daily prayers, mosques are typically open from before sunrise to two hours after sunset—but the imam may not be present for the entire day. A typical full-time imam works 40 to 50 hours a week. In the United States, mosques also serve as community centers, and the imam may be responsible for organizing non-religious classes and activities.

This job can sometimes be stressful because of the low pay, heavy demands by congregants, and low levels of staffing at mosques.