Meaning of the word imam in English
What does imam mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
imam
US /ɪˈmɑːm/
UK /ɪˈmɑːm/
Noun
1.
the person who leads prayers in a mosque
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The imam delivered a sermon on the importance of charity.
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He studied for many years to become an imam.
2.
a title of various Muslim leaders, especially of one of the twelve Shia imams
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The Shia Muslims revere the twelve Imams as spiritual and political successors to Prophet Muhammad.
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The concept of the Imamate is central to Shia Islam.