Imam

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A spiritual leader. In Nasheen, this title is only used by the Queen or current government head, and is considered a title appointed by God. In Chenja, it refers to a much anticipated spiritual leader who is the direct descendant of the Prophet. (org. Arabic. A ruler claiming descent from Muhammad and exercising authority in an Islamic state, or in law and theology, the caliph who is the successor to Muhammad as the lawful temporal leader of the Islamic community)