A mosque in Verviers, southern Belgium has named a female Muslim Professor to the post of Imam. Hawaria Fattah has been granted the rank of Imam.

"It is the first move of its kind in Belgium and Europe."

Chosen along with two male Imams, Fattah, a mother of three, will supervise the preaching activities for women at the mosque.

"But she will not deliver the sermon of the Friday prayers or lead the prayers," stressed Hajaji.

"Her role will focus on supervising the preaching and guidance activities for women at the mosque."

Fattah's selection was approved by the Belgian Justice Ministry, which is responsible for the country's religious affairs.
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That's a smart move considering that

>>> Belgium was the first European country in 1974 to recognize Islam among other state religions in the country.

>>> Belgian Muslims are estimated at 450,000 ? out of a 10-million population.
Most of Belgian Muslims are of Moroccan and Turkish origins.