| Literally, this word means ‘signs.’ It is most often used for the signs to preclude the end of times and the signs which preclude the return of ImāmDirect translation: Leader. In Sunni Islam, Imāms are the leaders of the Muslim community who lead prayers, provide guidance and help run communities. In the Shi’ah faith, the Imāms are the infallible, divinely appointed leaders... More al-Mahdi (aj). |
