Imam - Wikipedia Imam ( ɪˈmɑːm ; Arabic: إمام, imām; pl : أئمة, a'immah) is an Islamic leadership position For Sunni Muslims, imam is most commonly used as the title of a prayer leader of a mosque In this context, imams may lead Islamic prayers, serve as community leaders, and provide religious guidance
Imam | Definition, Concept, History, Meaning | Britannica Imam, in a general sense, one who leads Muslim worshippers in prayer In a global sense, imam is used to refer to the head of the Muslim community, especially in Shi’i Islam
IMAM Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026 The holy day commemorates the martyrdom of Al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, who was Muhammad’s grandson by his daughter Fāṭimah and his son-in-law ʿAlī and is revered by the Shiʿah as the third imam
Twelver Shiism, the Hidden Imam, and the Revolutionary Use of . . . Twelver Shiism teaches that history culminates in the return of the Hidden Imam to establish global justice through decisive intervention The Islamic Republic has embedded that expectation into its governing structure and uses its imagery to reinforce revolutionary legitimacy
[Podcast] The Parts of Being an Imam They Don’t Warn You About | Sh . . . What does every new Imam need to know about being an imam? What do you do if you’re in a small community with minimal resources? How do you manage joining a new community, learning the ropes, and not biting off more than you can chew? In this episode, Sh Mohammad Elshinawy shares his advice for […]