Associations to the word «Umma»

Wiktionary

UMMA, noun. Alternative spelling of ummah

Dictionary definition

UMMA, noun. The Muslim community or people, considered to extend from Mauritania to Pakistan; "moderate Muslims urge the Ummah to reject the terrorism of radical Muslims".

Wise words

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