imam
/ɪˈmɑm/
noun
- A Muslim religious leader who leads prayers in a mosque.
- The imam spoke about the importance of charity and kindness.
- Our community invited a new imam to give the Friday sermon.
- The imam led the evening prayer at the local mosque.
- A title for a recognized religious leader or scholar in Islam, especially one of the early leaders of the Muslim community.
- Students of Islamic law often study the rulings of the great imams.
- The book discusses the teachings of Imam Abu Hanifa.
- Many Muslims regard Imam Ali as a key figure in early Islamic history.