Imam

An imam  (; ) is an Islamic leader, often the leader of a mosque and/or community. Similarly to spiritual leaders, the imam is the person who leads the prayer during Islamic gatherings. More often the community turn to the mosque imam, if they have an Islamic question. In smaller communities an imam could be the community leader based on the community setting.

Shia Islam uses the term differently. Shiites give the title to only the one true leader of all the faithful.

 Other websites 

 Detailed description of the Shiite belief
 Graphical illustration of the Shia sects 
 List of Sunni Imams
 The Imam Movie 

Category:Islamic religious leaders
Category:Religious occupations