iman

American

[ee-mahn] / ˈi mɑn /

Or Iman

noun

Islam. inward faith or belief in Islam.

I have known many of these young Muslims, and I bear witness that I find strength in their iman, firmness in their convictions, truth in their words, and sincerity in their work.

Etymology

Origin of iman

From Arabic ʾīmān “faith, belief, recognition,” from ʾāmana “have faith, believe, recognize”

Example Sentences

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The EU has also placed new sanctions on six entities and 15 individuals in Iran, including its Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, Prosecutor General Mohammad Movahedi Azad, and Iman Afshari, a presiding judge.

From BBC

A number of students were given psychological support at the school when they returned, says headteacher Iman Ahmed.

From BBC

He studied political science, married Yasmine - a lawyer and fellow Iranian-American - and raised three daughters: Noor, Iman and Farah.

From BBC

Arsenal had pegged themselves back from being behind twice before Iman Beney's dramatic late winner at Joie Stadium.

From BBC

Taylor divorced Imán Shumpert in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

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