muslim ummah

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Definition

Noun: - The collective community of Muslims worldwide: "Muslim ummah" refers to the global community or nation of people who follow Islam, transcending ethnic, national, and cultural boundaries. It emphasizes the unity and shared identity of all Muslims.

Usage
  • The term is used to discuss the concept of a unified Islamic community based on shared faith.
  • It often appears in religious, political, and sociological contexts when referring to the interests, solidarity, or conditions of Muslims globally.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "The unity of the ummah": A common phrase discussing the ideal or goal of solidarity within the global Muslim community.
    • The conference focused on themes of peace and the unity of the ummah.
  • "Ummah consciousness": Refers to a sense of belonging and responsibility to the global Muslim community.
    • The event aimed to strengthen ummah consciousness among the youth.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ummah (noun): The more common shortened form with the same meaning.
    • He wrote a book on the history of the ummah.
  • Ummatic (adjective): Pertaining to the ummah (less common).
    • They discussed ummatic solidarity.
Synonyms
  • Muslim community: The body of Muslims.
  • Islamic nation: The global community of Muslims as a collective entity.
  • Muslim world: Often used in a similar, though sometimes more geographic, sense.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "For the sake of the ummah": Done to benefit or in the interest of the global Muslim community.
    • They worked tirelessly for the sake of the ummah.
  • "A crisis for the ummah": Referring to an event or situation that affects Muslims worldwide.
    • The humanitarian disaster was seen as a crisis for the ummah.
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