Imam (Noun)
Meaning
(Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The imam stood at the front of the mosque, leading the congregation in prayer.
- In the Shia tradition, the imam is considered to be the ultimate authority on matters of faith and law.
- The imam's sermon was inspiring, and many in the congregation were moved to tears.
- After the death of the Prophet Muhammad, the imam became the spiritual leader of the Muslim community.
- The imam was a learned scholar who had spent many years studying the Quran and the Hadith.