Imam
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Imam is an Islamic leadership position. For Sunni Muslims, Imam is most commonly used as the title of a prayer leader of a mosque. In this context, imams may lead Islamic prayers, serve as community leaders, and provide religious guidance. Thus for Sunnis, anyone can study the basic Islamic sciences and become an Imam.
Mughal Imams in discourse
Prayer in Cairo, painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme, 1865
An Imam reads verses from the Quran after Isha' (night prayers) in the Mughal Empire
Discourse between Islamic Imams in the Mughal Empire
Mosque
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A mosque, also called a masjid, is a place of worship for Muslims. The term usually refers to a covered building, but can be any place where Islamic prayers are performed, such as an outdoor courtyard.
Aerial view of the Sacred Mosque (Al-Masjid Al-Ḥarām) of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, the largest mosque and holiest site in Islam, with the Kaaba in the center (2010 photo)
The Prophet's Mosque (al-Masjid an-Nabawi) in Medina, Islam's second holiest site
Masjid al-Qiblatayn (Mosque of the two Qiblahs) in Medina
The Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, Islam's third holiest site