No. 8,647 in Dutch
imam
A Muslim leader or prayer guide in a mosque.
In a sentence
De imam leidt het gebed in de moskee.
The imam leads the prayer in the mosque.
Here, 'imam' refers to the title of the religious leader in the mosque who conducts prayers.
Als je een vraag hebt over de Islam, kun je de imam raadplegen.
If you have a question about Islam, you can consult the imam.
Here, 'imam' denotes the role of a knowledgeable person in Islamic teachings who can provide guidance.
De imam organiseerde een bijeenkomst om het vasten te bespreken.
The imam organized a meeting to discuss fasting.
Here, 'imam' indicates the organizational and community leadership activities undertaken by the religious leader.
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