Islamic Concepts and Terminology
What does Ummah refer to?
- A. The mandatory gift given by a groom to his bride as part of the Islamic marriage contract
- B. The global community of Muslims, considered a single body regardless of nationality or ethnicity ✓
- C. An Arabic term often translated as 'religion' or 'way of life', referring to Islam as a complete code of life
- D. The bridge that, according to Islamic tradition, will be crossed by all on the Day of Judgment
Correct answer
B. The global community of Muslims, considered a single body regardless of nationality or ethnicity
Explanation
'Ummah' refers to the global community of Muslims, considered a single body regardless of nationality or ethnicity.