Meaning & use
umma
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The worldwide community of Muslims, united by their shared faith rather than nationality or ethnicity.
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Scholars discussed the concept of the umma as a spiritual community transcending national borders.
The imam spoke about the responsibilities individual Muslims have toward the broader umma.
A note on using this word
An Arabic loanword now used in English-language discussions of Islam, theology, and Middle Eastern studies.
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Muslim community
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