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imamIn a mosque, the leader of congregational prayer, but generally any notable Islamic leader. Shiite Muslims accept the imam as empowered to intervene between God and humans, whereas Sunni Muslims believe that the relationship between God and human is direct. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the Shi'a visions, the hoped-for state will be established by the awaited return of the Twelfth Imam, but until that time the religious scholars have the duty to guide the believers. I'm bitter, disappointed, almost bereft of hope," stated the imam, who ministers to more than 1,000 Muslims at his Costa Mesa mosque near the John Wayne Airport. When one imam stormed out of the meeting after a public quarrel with another imam, it was Guedj who persuaded him to return. |
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