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Muslim

[muhz-lim, mooz-, moos-] / ˈmʌz lɪm, ˈmʊz-, ˈmʊs- /
NOUN
adherent of Islam
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Gerami said the alliance of rabbis in Muslim countries, which range from Albania to Nigeria to Uzbekistan, helps to put his situation in perspective.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Department of Agriculture that livestock had been inhumanely slaughtered during a May event at Shahnawaz Ranch for the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha, and that the operation had sold the meat without required federal inspection.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Next year, the opening race is set to revert to Bahrain after two years in Australia as a result of the timing of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

These accords involve Arab or Muslim countries normalizing relations with Israel.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

In contrast to the way they were raised, my parents mutually agreed to raise their children following Muslim traditions.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Devoted Shia Muslims take pride in martyrdom, commemorating the Battle of Karbala in 680 where Hussein was killed by Umayyad caliph Yazid.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

Many of the boats heading south from the Myanmar Bangladesh border that year instead headed to Aceh in Indonesia, whose fishing communities initially welcomed these fellow, persecuted Muslims.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Shia Muslims make up roughly 10% to 15% of the world’s Muslims.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

The debate unfolded against the backdrop of Muharram, the sacred month of mourning observed by Shia Muslims.

From Barron's Jun. 21, 2026

“Do you think it was Muslims or Hindus that came?”

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani




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