Ummah

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Definition

Noun: 1. The collective community of Muslims worldwide: "Ummah" refers to the global community of people who follow the religion of Islam, transcending national, ethnic, and cultural boundaries. It signifies a sense of shared faith, identity, and solidarity among Muslims.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The concept of the ummah emphasizes unity among all Muslims.
    • During the Hajj pilgrimage, Muslims from around the world gather, physically representing the global ummah.
    • Many Islamic scholars discuss the responsibilities of the ummah in the modern world.
Advanced Usage
  • "The unity of the ummah": A common phrase referring to the ideal of solidarity and togetherness within the Muslim community.
    • The leader spoke about the importance of preserving the unity of the ummah.
  • Used in political, religious, and sociological contexts to describe Muslims as a collective body with common interests and challenges.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ummatic (adj): Pertaining to the .
    • The conference addressed ummatic issues.
Synonyms
  • Muslim community: The community of followers of Islam.
  • Muslim world: The collective body of Muslim-majority nations and populations.
  • Islamic nation: In a spiritual and communal sense, not a political state.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term carries a strong connotation of religious brotherhood and sisterhood. It is more than just a demographic term; it implies a shared religious bond and mutual obligation.
  • It is distinct from a "nation-state" in the modern political sense. The is a transnational community based on faith.
Noun
  1. the Muslim community or people, considered to extend from Mauritania to Pakistan
    • moderate Muslims urge the Ummah to reject the terrorism of radical Muslims

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