Which government agency is responsible for appointment and dismissal, punishment or transfer from region to region of imams in mosques?

    Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan

    Question

    Which government agency is responsible for appointment and dismissal, punishment or transfer from region to region of imams in mosques?

    Answer

    In accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 3 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Religious Activity and Religious Associations", the state is separated from religion and religious associations. The state does not interfere in the activities of religious associations, provided that the activities of religious associations do not contradict the law.

    In this regard, the issues of appointment, rotation, dismissal of mosque imams, as well as bringing them to justice for any misdemeanors are in the direct competence of the Chairman of the Religious Administration of Kazakhstan’s Muslims, the Supreme Mufti.

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