Ordination __socratesPageHistoryEdit Visual Text ORDINATION. There is no ceremony in Islam corresponding to the Christian ordination, Sometimes the Imam of a mosque is appointed by the chief man of position binding a turban round his bead. In Central Asia, Maulawis of reputation certify as to the learning and ability of their disciples by binding a turban on their heads and authorizing them to teach. But it is not a custom of the Muslim religion. Based on <a href="https://www.juancole.com/library/books/encyclopedias/dictionary-of-islam-hughes ">Hughes, Dictionary of Islam</a> CancelTweetShareRedditEmail