Imam and Mullah

Imam

Imam noun - (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide.
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Synonyms for Imam

Mullah and imam are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Mullah" with "Imam", this nouns are similar.

Mullah

Mullah noun - A Muslim trained in the doctrine and law of Islam; the head of a mosque.
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Synonyms for Mullah

Imam and mullah are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Imam" with "Mullah", this nouns are similar.

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  • Monster / Live-Action TV Mohammed Rachid is a radical mullah who has taken over a Mosque in Birmingham England, from the kind and moderate Imam who founded the Mosque.
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