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iman

iman

1 9.4
Strong belief in a religion that gives a person strength
  • noun
  • /ɪˈmɑn/
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  • People are always going to be at different levels of iman.

They've got nothing and they're still doing and they're still saying Hamdulillah, the Iman is on a different scale.

Examples

  • They've got nothing and they're still doing and they're still saying Hamdulillah, the Iman is on a different scale.

  • Our iman is like the waves of the ocean; sometimes they are higher and sometimes lower. We must fight those waves and not let shaitan drown us, and come out strong and confident in our Lord!

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  • Naseer was recorded talking about the September 11 al-Qaida bombers and how they increased their iman (faith) by "doing 10 (chapters of the Koran) a day," while talking to an associate.

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  • Having a strong iman helps many people find peace and purpose in their lives.

  • During difficult times, her iman provided her with comfort and guidance.

  • He expressed his iman through daily prayers and acts of kindness towards others.

Synonyms

faith
vsiman
729 2.3

A religion or religious group someone belongs to, for example Christianity

focuses on personal strong belief rather than an organized group
76 3.2

A strong faith that a god or gods affect life and choices

is more general meaning strong spiritual conviction not limited to destiny focus

How Strong

iman
1 9.4
conviction
258 4.5
faith
118 1.8
belief
1.1

Surface Forms

iman singular
imans plural

Etymology

Iman comes from the Arabic īmān, which means 'faith' or 'belief' and is also used in languages like Malay and Indonesian. So iman today means a strong religious trust that gives someone strength and guidance.