Where does “umma” come from?
umma (Swahili) comes from Arabic أُمَّة — people; the nations; community.
umma (Swahili): the public or populace, the general population
Definitions
- the public or populace, the general population
Ancestry of “umma”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | أُمَّة | people; the nations; community |