Why isn't Imam Finder free?
Verification, privacy, and support cost money, and a paid membership keeps out spam and fake profiles. There is no free tier.
How does verification work?
Imams complete a government ID and selfie check with Stripe Identity. Mosques submit an EIN, 501(c)(3) status, and a board contact for admin review.
Will my phone number or email be visible?
No. Contact details stay hidden until a booking is accepted or a hire is confirmed. Profiles cannot be scraped anonymously.
How do event bookings, flights, and hotels work?
The mosque sends an invitation with dates and an honorarium. After the imam accepts, flights and hotel are added at cost. The mosque pays the honorarium, travel, a flat $75 platform fee, and — if paying by card while the surcharge is on — the card processing cost as its own line. ACH is the lower-cost option. The imam receives the full honorarium.
Can we filter by madhhab, language, or specialty?
Yes. Signed-in members can filter by location, language, madhhab, qualifications, what the imam is seeking, and rating.
How do ratings work?
After a completed booking or hire, each side rates the other. Reviews stay hidden until both submit or 14 days pass.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Monthly plans can be canceled anytime and stay active until the end of the billing period.
Where does Imam Finder operate?
We are starting with the United States, and Canadian organizations can join the same verified marketplace.