This is the 1464th most frequent Arabic word.
إمام
Leader or guide, often referring to a spiritual leader in Islam.
Here, 'إمام' refers to the religious leader who conducts the prayer and leads the congregation in Islamic tradition.
الإمام يتقدم المصلين في الصلاة.
The imam leads the worshippers in the prayer.
In this usage, 'إمام' metaphorically means someone who is at the forefront or leads its peers, showcasing its application beyond its primary religious context.
كان الطالب إمام الصف في المسابقة.
The student was at the forefront of the class during the competition.
In this sentence, 'إمام' identifies the person who holds the position of leading prayers in the mosque.