mwislamu
mwee-SLAH-moo
How to say it
Swahilimwislamumwee-SLAH-moo
EnglishMuslim (person)
Frenchmusulman
Meaning
A person who follows the religion of Islam.
Good to know
Plural Waislamu; usually written with a capital M. Uislamu is Islam, and the adjective is kiislamu, as in dini ya Kiislamu.
Examples
- Yeye ni Mwislamu na husali msikitini kila Ijumaa.He is a Muslim and prays at the mosque every Friday.
- Waislamu wanafunga mwezi wa Ramadhani.Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan.
- Jirani yetu ni Mwislamu mwenye moyo mzuri.Our neighbor is a kind hearted Muslim.
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