IMAM

imam, imaum

(noun) (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

imam (plural imams)

(usually capitalized) A Shi'ite Muslim leader.

One who leads the salat prayers in a mosque.

Anagrams

• I'mma, Imma, Mami, imma, maim, mami

Source: Wiktionary


I*mam", I*man", I*maum", n. Etym: [Ar. imam.]

1. Among the Mohammedans, a minister or priest who performs the regular service of the mosque.

2. A Mohammedan prince who, as a successor of Mohammed, unites in his person supreme spiritual and temporal power.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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