Muslim
/ˈmʊzlɪm
/ /ˈmʊslɪm / /ˈmʌzlɪm /(also Moslem) Usage
noun
A follower of the religion of Islam.For example, Muslims are proud that Islam is the fastest growing religion in the West....
- Islam requires that all Moslems do what they can to defend Islamic lands when under attack from non-Moslems.
- An Islam without Muslims then becomes a museum piece rather than a living faith.
adjective
Relating to Muslims or their religion.It is standard Muslim doctrine that one verse of the Koran can abrogate another....
- The Muslim family is the miniature of the whole of Muslim society and its firm basis.
- As the word sunna suggests, some Muslim people believe it is religiously ordained.
Usage
Muslim is the preferred spelling for ‘a follower of Islam’, although the form Moslem is also used. The archaic term Muhammadan (or Mohammedan) is not favoured by Muslims and should be avoided.
Origin
Early 17th century: from Arabic, active participle of 'aslama (see Islam).