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imam

 

[ ษชหˆmษ‘หm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religion, leader

An imam is a religious leader in Islam who leads prayers and provides guidance to the community. Imams often serve in mosques and are responsible for delivering sermons during Friday prayers and other religious events. They may also offer spiritual counseling and education to their congregation. The role of an imam can vary widely depending on the branch of Islam, culture, and community needs.

Synonyms

clergy, pastor, prayer leader, spiritual leader

Examples of usage

  • The imam led the Friday prayer service.
  • She consulted the imam for spiritual advice.
  • The community gathers at the mosque to hear the imam's sermon.
  • He became an imam after years of study and dedication.

Translations

Translations of the word "imam" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imรฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคฎเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Imam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ imam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ imam

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒžใƒผใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imam

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ imรกn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท imam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๋ง˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู…ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imรกm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ imรกm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผŠ็Ž›็›ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ imam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ imรกm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะผะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ imรกn

Etymology

The word 'imam' comes from the Arabic word 'ุฅู…ุงู…' (imฤm), meaning 'leader' or 'to lead'. In the early Islamic period, the term was used to refer to anyone leading prayers, but over time it became more specifically associated with leaders in the Muslim community, particularly in Sunni Islam. Imams are charged with various responsibilities that include guiding worshippers in their spiritual journey, interpreting religious texts, and acting as a figure of authority in Islamic jurisprudence. The evolution of the imam's role reflects broader changes and developments within Islamic societies throughout history. In certain traditions, such as Shia Islam, the term can also refer to a specific lineage of spiritual leaders who are considered to be appointed by divine will. This distinction contributes to the varied understanding of what it means to be an imam in different communities.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,645, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.