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: an adherent of Islam
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Muslim
adjective
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The only Muslim seeking the chairmanship, Shakir was alone during a recent candidate forum in opposing the creation of a Muslim caucus at the DNC.
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Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Sisi's Egypt was also seen as a bulwark against Islamism, as the Egyptian leader had ousted and imprisoned the Muslim Brotherhood.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
In a statement to TheWrap, Sue Obeidi, the director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council's Hollywood bureau, said she was disturbed by the posts.
—Dhanika Pineda, NPR, 31 Jan. 2025
Participants exploring the dating scene narrow down what exactly is important to them as Muslim Americans seeking love.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Sisi's Egypt was also seen as a bulwark against Islamism, as the Egyptian leader had ousted and imprisoned the Muslim Brotherhood.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
In a statement to TheWrap, Sue Obeidi, the director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council's Hollywood bureau, said she was disturbed by the posts.
—Dhanika Pineda, NPR, 31 Jan. 2025
Participants exploring the dating scene narrow down what exactly is important to them as Muslim Americans seeking love.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Muslim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Muslim. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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