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imam

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/ɪˈmɑːm/ · i-mam

A person who leads prayers in a mosque.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who leads prayers in a mosque.

ایک شخص جو مسجد میں نماز کی امامت کرتا ہے۔

امام

imam

Synonyms

prayer leaderspiritual leaderreligious leaderنماز باجماعتروحانی رہنمامذہبی رہنما

Antonyms

followerlaymanignorantپیروعامینادان

Common Collocations

  • lead the prayer
  • community imam
  • Friday imam

Example Sentences

The imam delivered a powerful sermon on community service.

امام نے کمیونٹی سروس پر ایک طاقتور خطبہ دیا۔

Imam ne community service par aik taqatwar khutba diya.

Many people attend the mosque to seek the advice of the imam.

بہت سے لوگ امام کی نصیحت لینے کے لیے مسجد آتے ہیں۔

Boht se log imam ki naseehat lene ke liye masjid aate hain.

As the imam of the mosque, he plays a key role in community cohesion.

مسجد کے امام ہونے کی حیثیت سے وہ کمیونٹی کی یکجہتی میں اہم کردار ادا کرتے ہیں۔

Masjid ke imam hone ki hasiayat se woh community ki ikjhaati mein ahem kirdar ada karte hain.

Easily Confused With

imam:Sometimes confused with 'imam' in terms of their roles in different religious contexts, such as Christian pastors or Jewish rabbis.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the 'I' in Imam as the 'I' in 'Inspire' - an imam inspires the community.

Picture a mosque with a devoted imam leading prayer.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Arabic "إمام" — leader, guide

First known use: 7th century

The term 'imam' has been used historically to denote leaders in the Muslim community, especially in prayer and religious matters.