Ummah
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʊmə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ummah is a noun meaning (Islam) The worldwide Muslim community.
Meaning
(Islam) The worldwide Muslim community.
Example Sentences
That concept of a united ummah has survived all subsequent divisions in Islam, including the great and so far permanent rupture between Sunni and Shī‘a [...].
Word Forms
- ummahs
- umma
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include umma, nation, community, commonwealth, majlis, ulama.
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