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imaum

imaum

9.9
A person who leads prayers in a mosque and guides people in their faith
  • noun
  • /ɪˈmɑːm/
  • Archaic
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  • Many people seek guidance from their imaum.

Examples

  • For Shiites, the imaum holds significant religious and legal authority as a spiritual guide.

  • The imaum led the congregation in prayer.

  • During the ceremony, the imaum recited verses from the Quran and offered prayers for the community.

  • The imaum began the call to prayer as the congregation gathered in the mosque.

  • The imaum led the congregation in prayer at the mosque every Friday.

  • In many communities, the imaum serves as a spiritual guide and advisor to the faithful.

  • Every week, the imaum offers insights on Islamic law during the sermon.

Synonyms

imam
vsimaum
59 6.7

A Muslim religious leader who leads mosque prayers and sometimes acts as a spiritual guide

is the same meaning but spelled differently
mullah
vsimaum
4 8.5

A Muslim religious leader who teaches Islam and leads prayers in a mosque

focuses more on Shiite spiritual authority and legal guidance

How Authoritative

ayatollah
5 9.8
imaum
  • Archaic
9.9
cleric
53 6.4

Surface Forms

imaum singular
imaums plural

Etymology

Imaum comes from the Arabic word imām, which means 'leader' or 'one who stands in front'. That's why an imaum leads prayers in a mosque and, for Shiites, is also a spiritual and legal guide.