Arabic · noun · Faith & Sacred History

Jamaat

जमात

said ja-maat

also written: Jama'at,Jamaah

Meaning

A congregation gathered for collective prayer, or a religious community.

Literally: group, assembly

Related words

The leader who stands in front and is followed by the congregation in prayer; also a religious leader.

A worshipper who follows the imam during congregational prayer.

The worldwide community of a faith, especially the Muslim ummah.