The first 1 and a half hour today was about the minimum wages for Imams in Norway and how some mosques aren’t giving them what they deserve. I had a very strong stance in this show, and it was mainly due to the fact that I have heard a few stories from imams themselves. They are giving wages which are quite low, and expectations from them are the same as if one has taken care of all their needs. I feel that to get the best out of our imams, we would really have to make it possible for them to enjoy their work, spread their knowledge and really be part of something big. Just leading a prayer five times a day, is wasting their knowledge. And just paying them for the five times a day prayer and not using their skills, is not a good thing.
The last 30 minutes was where I shared parts from a course I am doing. A course which teaches the difference between regular talk and back-biting and goes deep into the subject as to how one can stay away from such evil. Have a listen and enjoy.
I am a radio host who highlights topics around integration, religion, and politics. You can tune into my show on 99.3 FM in Oslo or via VoiceOfOslo.com every Saturday at 22:00 +1 GMT.