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imam

i·mam

imam

 
pronunciation:
i mam
part of speech: noun
definition: An imam is a religious leader in the Muslim religion. An imam guides a Muslim community in their religion and performs religious services. An imam leads the prayers that are said in a mosque.
At the Friday service at the mosque, the imam spoke to the congregation about kindness and charity.