Islamic Ummah (Noun)
Meaning
The Muslim community or people, considered to extend from Mauritania to Pakistan; "moderate Muslims urge the Ummah to reject the terrorism of radical Muslims".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Usages
Examples
- The concept of Islamic Ummah is central to the ideology of global jihadism, which seeks to unite all Muslims in a single entity.
- In this context, the term Ummah is used to refer to the global Muslim community, which transcends national borders and ethnic divisions.
- The idea of a single, unified Islamic Ummah has been a powerful force in modern Muslim politics and identity.
- Moderate Muslims urge the Ummah to reject the terrorism of radical Muslims who claim to act in its name.
- The global Islamic Ummah is seen as a source of strength and solidarity for Muslims facing persecution or discrimination in non-Muslim societies.