muslim — a person who follows or practices Islam
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who follows or practices Islam
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmʌzləm/
Example Sentences
- Ahmed is a Muslim who can somehow find the direction of Mecca even in a shopping mall.
- The Muslim student explained why he couldn't eat the cafeteria's famous pork sandwich.
- During Ramadan, my Muslim colleague becomes a master at pretending not to notice donuts in the office.
muslim
NOUN[/ˈmʌzləm/]
a person who follows or practices Islam
A devout Muslim kneels on a prayer rug as the call to prayer echoes at sunset.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Muslim derives from Arabic 'muslim,' meaning 'one who submits to God.' It is an active participle formed from the Arabic verb 'aslama' (to submit or surrender), embodying the fundamental concept of submission to the divine that defines the Islamic faith.
Breakdown
muslim is an Arabic active participle from aslama (to submit/surrender) + -im (agent noun suffix), literally denoting 'one who submits' to God's will.
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📝Examples
“Ahmed is a Muslim who can somehow find the direction of Mecca even in a shopping mall.”
“The Muslim student explained why he couldn't eat the cafeteria's famous pork sandwich.”
“During Ramadan, my Muslim colleague becomes a master at pretending not to notice donuts in the office.”
“The Muslim community center offers Arabic classes and cultural events.”
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