##  [Imam](/imam) 

  ##  [Imam](https://religion.quantumdictionary.io/imam-0) 

  

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**Religion, Spirituality & Esotericism Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

A Muslim religious figure who leads communal prayers (including Friday congregational worship), delivers sermons or guidance, and often provides pastoral, educational or legal counsel; the title's institutional meaning, scope of authority and method of appointment vary across Sunni, Shia and other Muslim contexts.