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Pronunciation / Transliteration: imã
"O imã conduziu a oração na mesquita."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who leads prayers in a mosque.
"The imam delivered a powerful sermon during Friday prayers." - 2
A title of respect for a Muslim leader or scholar.
"The community looked up to the imam for guidance on religious matters."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'imam' originates from the Arabic word 'إمام' (imām), which means 'leader' or 'guide'. It has been used in Islamic contexts since the early centuries of Islam to denote a person who leads prayers and provides spiritual guidance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Imam" is said worldwide
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imam
Transliteration: imam
"L'imam a conduit la prière du vendredi."
Imam
Transliteration: Imam
"Der Imam hielt eine inspirierende Ansprache."
imam
Transliteration: imam
"L'imam ha guidato la preghiera."
imán
Transliteration: imán
"El imán ofreció una charla sobre la fe."
imã
Transliteration: imã
"O imã conduziu a oração na mesquita."
इमाम
Transliteration: imām
"इमाम ने शुक्रवार की नमाज पढ़ाई।"
伊玛目
Transliteration: yīmǎmù
"伊玛目在清真寺里主持了祈祷。"
이맘
Transliteration: imam
"이맘이 금요일 기도를 인도했습니다."
イマーム
Transliteration: imāmu
"イマームが金曜日の礼拝を導きました。"
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