Imaum

MUSCAT, the largest city in Arabia, is the chief emporium of trade between Persia, Arabia, and India, and the capital of a state of the same name, which is governed by a sovereign called the Imaum, or Sultan.

A Geography for Beginners. Kensey Johns 1864

Towards sunset we watched the "Imaum" ascend the minaret close to us, and presently the town echoed with the call to prayer.

Journal Kept During The Russian War: From The Departure Of The Army From England In April 1854, To The Fall Of Sebastopol 1856

On reaching the grave the Imaum read a service in a monotonous tone, and then the body was lowered till it reached the level of the side chamber, in which it was placed, and inclosed with the planks on which it had been carried.

The Golden Chersonese and the way thither Isabella Lucy 2004

There is an inferior official of the mosque who keeps it clean, and reports to the Imaum absentees from public worship, goes round the villages to give notice of public prayer, assists at burials, and beats the great drum of the mosque.

The Golden Chersonese and the way thither Isabella Lucy 2004

In fact, Mohammedan law and custom rule in civil cases, and the Imaum of the mosque assists the judge with his advice.

The Golden Chersonese and the way thither Isabella Lucy 2004

Some leaves and flowers were then thrown in, and the grave was filled up, after which some water was sprinkled upon it, and a man, not the Imaum, sitting upon it, recited what the Singhalese said was a sort of confession of faith, turning toward Mecca.

The Golden Chersonese and the way thither Isabella Lucy 2004

He is alleged still to live in the land of Faery, and is expected to return at some great convulsion of society, in which he is to act a distinguished part, — a tradition common to all nations, as the belief of the Mahomedans respecting their twelfth Imaum demonstrates.

Waverley 2004

The Imaum appears to be the highest functionary, and performs what are regarded as the most sacred rites of Islamism.

The Golden Chersonese and the way thither Isabella Lucy 2004

Constantinople was to ring out with bells, instead of the cry of the Muezzins; and the Imaum, coming out to see what was the matter, was to be encountered by the Archbishop of Canterbury, in pontificalibus, performing Cathedral service in the church of St. Sophia, which was to finish the business.

Melmoth the Wanderer 2004

She was told to apply to the Imaum, and the man was bound over to keep the peace for six months.

The Golden Chersonese and the way thither Isabella Lucy 2004