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Islamic Ummah

Islamic Ummah

6.1
A worldwide community of Muslims who share the same faith
  • noun
translation icon : Ummah islámica
  • Many leaders emphasize unity within the Islamic Ummah during times of crisis.

Examples

  • The concept of the Islamic Ummah is central to many discussions about global Muslim identity.

  • The Islamic Ummah is united by shared beliefs.

  • Charity is highly valued in the Islamic Ummah, encouraging support for those in need.

  • Many leaders of the Islamic Ummah met in Istanbul last week.

  • During Ramadan, the Islamic Ummah comes together in solidarity, sharing in the experience of fasting.

  • Charity plays an essential role within the Islamic Ummah, as members strive to support the less fortunate.

  • Many advocates argue that the strength of the Islamic Ummah lies in its diversity across various cultures and nations.

Synonyms

Ummah
vsIslamic Ummah
5 9.9

A global community of Muslims connected by their religion

is the English compound emphasizing the same religious unity
Umma
vsIslamic Ummah
1 7.5

A worldwide community of Muslims who share the same religion

is the same meaning but uses a different English form
Muslim Ummah
vsIslamic Ummah
6.4

A worldwide community of Muslims who feel connected to each other

is the same concept but repeats religion in the label

Surface Forms

Islamic Ummah singular
Islamic Ummahs plural

Morphology

Islamic + Ummah

The meaning is directly compositional: 'Islamic' specifies the religious character of 'Ummah', which already means the community of Muslims, so together they denote the global Muslim community. This modifier+noun pattern is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituent meanings would readily understand the phrase.

Etymology

Islamic Ummah comes from the Arabic word ummah, which means 'community'. Picture one big family or network of Muslims across many countries, so the phrase means 'the community of all Muslims'.