An imam (Arabic: إمام plural أئمة A'immah‎, Persian: امام) is an Islamic leadership position, often the leader of a mosque and the community. Similar to spiritual leaders, the imam is the one who leads the prayer during Islamic gatherings. More often, the community turns 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. It is important to note that the position of the Imam is not clerical in Sunni-Islam.

Shi'a imams

Main article: Imamah (Shi'a doctrine)

In the Shi'a context, imam has a meaning more central to belief, referring to leaders of the community. Twelver and Ismaili Shi'a believe that these Imams are chosen by God to be perfect examples for the faithful and to lead all humanity in all aspects of life. They also believe that all the Imams chosen are free from committing any sin, infallibility which is called ismah. These leaders must be followed since they are appointed by God.

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Imam Ali a s was born inside the Holy Kaaba in Makkah on Friday the 13th Rajab 30 Amulfeel 11th October 599 C E His father was Hazrat Abu Talib his mother was Bibi Fatema Binte Asad

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