ummah

American  

[uhm-uh] / ˈʌm ə /

Or umma

noun

Islam.

1. the Islamic community.

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Ummah British  

/ ˈumə /

noun

1. the Muslim community throughout the world

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Etymology

Origin of ummah

1880–85; < Arabic: literally, nation

Example Sentences

Ummah for Earth, an alliance-led initiative that aims to empower Muslim communities facing climate change, is urging people to pledge to adopt one eco-friendly practice during Ramadan.

From Seattle Times

“Many Muslims are not aware that there are environmental teachings in the Quran and the sayings of the prophet and that they have a role that they can play to protect the planet,” said Nouhad Awwad, Beirut-based campaigner and global outreach coordinator for the Ummah for Earth project at Greenpeace MENA.

From Seattle Times

But iftars do allow you to catch up with family and friends you haven’t seen in a while, and they offer an opportunity to savor being a part of the ummah, the Muslim community at large, one that is supposed to transcend differences of race, ethnicity, class and nationality.

From Los Angeles Times

“If one part of the ummah is hurting, then every part of the ummah is hurting — it’s like a human body,” said Shah, using the word the Koran uses to refer to Islam’s community of believers.

From Washington Post

The education of girls and women is a requirement of the masalih mursalah, or the pursuit of public good, because educating girls has important benefits to their families, communities and the entirety of the Muslim community around the world — the ummah.

From Washington Post