Muslim
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of Muslim
< Arabic, literally, a person who submits. See Islam
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The Muslim community is currently preparing for one of its holiest seasons and its biggest feasts.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
"Islamophobia endangers Muslim communities across this country," he posted on X, adding that New York police are boosting deployments to mosques "out of an abundance of caution."
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
"Hate has no place in California, and we will not tolerate acts of terror or intimidation against communities of faith," he said on X, adding, "To the San Diego Muslim community: California stands with you."
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The community's "alarm, concern and fear" is "entirely understandable", Australia's special envoy to combat Islamaphobia said this week, adding the women had put the Muslim community in particular in a "deeply challenging position".
From BBC • May 8, 2026
“Like there are no Muslim vegetarians in the world.”
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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