An Imam who does not do his job properly

Q: We are the Imams (the one who leads congregational Prayer) and Mu'adhins (caller to Prayer) of the Masjids (mosques) of Tihamah Qahtan. We live far from the Masjids which we are in charge of. Due to the ruggedness of the land and the far distance between our houses and the Masjids, we cannot perform our duties. If we leave the Masjids, nobody will take care of them. We would like to ask about the salaries we get while we do not attend every congregational Prayer in the Masjids. Do we thus commit a sin? We appreciate your advice!

A: it is not permissible for a person who is in charge of calling the Adhan (call to Prayer), leading people in prayer, or such duties of the Masjids, or any other type of work, to get his salary without performing the work duties, otherwise the salary they receive becomes unlawful for them and hence they must quit their posts for other people to properly assume them.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.