imaum

A noun referring to a religious leader in Islam; specifically, the person who leads prayers in a mosque, and for Shiites, a recognized authority on Islamic theology, law, and a spiritual guide.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen religiösen Führer im Islam bezeichnet, insbesondere den Vorbeter in einer Moschee; für Schiiten zudem eine anerkannte Autorität in islamischer Theologie, Rechtswissenschaft und geistliche Leitfigur.

1. Islamic prayer leader B2 formal

   A person who leads the congregation in prayers at a mosque.

   • The imam led the Friday prayers with great devotion.
   • He was appointed as the imam of the local mosque.
   • The community gathered to hear the imam's sermon.

   🇩🇪Imam

   Synonyme: imam

2. Shiite spiritual authority C1 formal

   For Shiite Muslims, a recognized authority on Islamic theology, law, and a spiritual guide.

   • The Shiite imam is considered a direct descendant of the Prophet.
   • He studied under a famous imam to deepen his understanding of theology.
   • The imam's teachings influenced many followers in the region.

   🇩🇪Imam

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• imaum's possessive singular form