imam
imám with stress marks
Muslim religious leader
Usage Note
Imam is borrowed from Arabic via Malay and Tausug and refers to the Muslim religious leader who leads prayers, officiates at marriages and funerals, and serves as a respected community authority in Muslim-majority areas of Mindanao and Sulu. The word carries the same community weight as 'pari' does in Catholic communities.
Examples
" Nagdarasal ang imam sa masjid. "
Natural Translation
The imam is praying at the mosque.
Literal Translation
Praying the imam at-the mosque.
" Humingi siya ng payo sa imam ng kanilang masjid. "
Natural Translation
He/She sought advice from the imam of their mosque.
Literal Translation
Asked-for he/she advice from-the imam of their mosque.
" Bago magpakasal, kinausap ng magkasintahan ang imam upang humingi ng patnubay tungkol sa kanilang pananampalataya. "
Natural Translation
Before getting married, the couple talked to the imam to ask for guidance about their faith.
Literal Translation
Before getting-married, talked-to by-the couple the imam in-order ask-for of guidance about the their faith.
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