ummah
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
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the Muslim community or people, considered to extend from Mauritania to Pakistan
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moderate Muslims urge the Ummah to reject the terrorism of radical Muslims
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