imam

noun

i-ˈmäm

ē-,

-ˈmam

often capitalized

: the prayer leader of a mosque

: a Muslim leader of the line of Ali held by Shiites to be the divinely appointed, sinless, infallible successors of Muhammad

: any of various rulers that claim descent from Muhammad and exercise spiritual and temporal leadership over a Muslim region

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The project, helmed by directors Radha Mehta and Saif Jaan, explores the story of an imam facing a moral crossroads between upholding traditional mosque values and protecting a male congregant’s spiritual journey. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024 The shrouded infant was laid at the feet of an imam for prayers. —

Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024 Trained as an imam, or prayer leader, Gülen gained notice in Turkey some 50 years ago. —

CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024 After threatening them with lengthy prison sentences, torture and even death, Russian and Russian-installed authorities have forced numerous other priests, pastors and imams into exile. —

Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for imam