iman
Iman (noun) means Devoted faith and belief within Islam. Example: “Scholars describe iman as the inner conviction that underlies outward religious practice.”
How to use iman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReligious faith in Islam, or someone who holds it.
Word forms
imans plural, Imans plural
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Scholars describe _____ as the inner conviction that underlies outward religious practice.
Etymology
From Arabic "iman," itself from a verb meaning "to believe" or "to trust."
Rhymes for iman
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What does “iman” mean?
The word “iman” means devoted faith and belief within Islam. In plain terms, religious faith in Islam, or someone who holds it.
How do you use “iman” in a sentence?
Here is “iman” used in a sentence: “Scholars describe iman as the inner conviction that underlies outward religious practice.”
What part of speech is “iman”?
“Iman” is a noun.
Where does the word “iman” come from?
The word “iman” comes from Arabic. From Arabic "iman," itself from a verb meaning "to believe" or "to trust.".
How many meanings does “iman” have?
“Iman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: devoted faith and belief within Islam.
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