Umma

Definition

Umma refers to the community or nation of Muslims worldwide. It represents unity among Muslims regardless of their nationality or ethnicity.

Related terms

Caliphate: A caliphate is an Islamic state led by a caliph who acts as both political and religious leader.

Hajj:

Hajj is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca that every able-bodied Muslim is expected to undertake at least once in their lifetime.

Sharia Law: Sharia law refers to Islamic legal principles derived from religious texts that guide personal conduct and public affairs in some Muslim-majority countries.