Imam إِمَام
The person who leads the congregational prayer; the word is also used as an honorific for leading scholars.
- Arabic
- إِمَام
- Transliteration
- Imam
- Meaning
- Prayer leader and scholar
- Topic
- Calendar & people
About Imam
The imam of a mosque leads the five prayers and often gives the Friday khutbah and teaches. The title is also given to the founders of the legal schools and to the compilers of hadith, such as Imam al-Bukhari. In some traditions the word has additional meanings, which this entry does not address.
See also
These entries are general, mainstream explanations for learning. Where scholars differ, this is noted. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.