I don't know. But islamist fanatics are cowards, little weasels, they rarely act on their own initiative. They need to be certain that allah will reward them - it's easier to be sure, and ask the imam first. Mind you, it takes nothing special to call oneself an imam. Any jerk with a penchant for terror can achieve imamhood, like mohammad, all they need is enough followers to start taking up collections...they call that charity...hey, we have an 'imam' here, egyptian born, who has been charged with smuggling antiquities, driving an unregistered motor vehicle and inciting violence.
Who said you have to be 'holy' to be an imam? All you need is an addled brain and the motivation to get others to kill for your 'religion'
BTW, being an imam means never having to go to work. Being an imam means others support you! And you are, as an imam never guilty of anything either, 'cos you are only practicing your religion! Do I sound as if I hate imams? Of course not. (sarc.) I hate islam.
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