imã
1. A religious leader or prayer leader in Islam who leads congregational prayers at a mosque
The imam led the Friday prayer service at the mosque.
O imã liderou o serviço de oração de sexta-feira na mesquita.
2. A title for Islamic leaders or spiritual guides, sometimes with political authority
The imam was respected as both a spiritual and community leader.
O imã era respeitado como líder espiritual e comunitário.
3. In Shia Islam, one of the divinely guided leaders of Muslims after Prophet Muhammad
Shia Muslims recognize the Imams as infallible leaders appointed by God.
Os muçulmanos xiitas reconhecem os Imãs como líderes infalíveis designados por Deus.
In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, the term 'imã' is used respectfully to refer to Islamic religious leaders. The word has gained more prominence in Brazil with the growth of Muslim communities. In the United States, 'imam' is commonly used in English and is widely recognized, particularly in discussions of Islamic religious practices and leadership. The role of an imam is central to Islamic religious practice and community organization in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
imam of the mosque - the head religious figure of a particular mosque
lead like an imam - to provide spiritual or moral guidance
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