Muslim

A Muslim (Arabic: ????) is an adherent of Islam. Literally, the word means someone who has submitted him or herself to God.

Other words for Muslim

Many English-language writers used to call Muslims "Mohammedans" or "Mahometans," meaning "followers of Mohammed," but this terminology is considered incorrect and insulting, because Muslims believe it implies that they worship the prophet Muhammad, contrary to the fundamental principles of Islam itself. This terminology is seen as too similar to Christians as followers and worshippers of Christ.

Related Topics:
Christian - Christ

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English writers of the 19th century and earlier sometimes used the words Mussulman, Musselman, or Mussulmaun. Variant forms of this word are still used by many European languages. These words are similar to the French, Spanish, and Italian words for "Muslim."

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