imam

[US]/ɪ'mɑːm/
[UK]/ɪ'mɑm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Muslim religious leader; spiritual leader in Islam.

Example Sentences

the three imams offer up prayers on behalf of the dead.

Ketika hal itu dilihat oleh Pinehas, anak Eleazar, anak imam Harun, bangunlah ia dari tengah-tengah umat itu dan mengambil sebuah tombak di tangannya,

The imam leads the prayers at the mosque.

The imam delivered a powerful sermon during Friday prayers.

The imam is highly respected in the Muslim community.

The imam recited verses from the Quran during the ceremony.

The imam provided guidance to the congregation on religious matters.

The imam is known for his knowledge of Islamic law.

The imam offers counseling and support to those in need.

The imam plays a central role in the spiritual life of the community.

The imam leads the funeral prayers for deceased members of the community.

The imam conducts marriage ceremonies according to Islamic traditions.

Real-world Examples

Indonesia's imams, part of the influential Islamic establishment, want to change that.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

What this imam did was to connect her back to God and to her community.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2016 Collection

Germany is leading a drive to curb foreign influence of mosques, train imams and control funding.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

I'd like to call the defense's first witness to the stand- Mr. Nasim Darwish, our client's imam at his mosque.

Source: Out of Control Season 3

" We want connectivity, " said the imam, Mustafa Farouk. " So everyone gets closure at the same time."

Source: New York Times

He's definitely not an imam, but I'm not entirely sure how I would address him.

Source: 2015 ESLPod

He became a radical imam and organized violence against the US.

Source: The Newsroom Season 2

Then there's this sort of rotating chorus of sorrow here, of family members crying and imams praying over the graves.

Source: NPR News February 2023 Collection

Shop for sheep at the market and chat with an imam.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

The imam has agreed to a short interview.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

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