Religious figures in places of worship and shrines belonging to Islam will be appointed by the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations with the notification of the Caucasian Muslims Office.

APA reports that this is reflected in the law "On amendments to the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan" On Freedom of Religion "signed by President Ilham Aliyev.

According to the current law, clerics in charge of Islamic places of worship and shrines are appointed by the Caucasian Muslims Office with the notification of the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations.