waumini

How to say it

Meaning

People who hold religious faith, especially adherents of Islam or another religion.

Good to know

plural of muumini (m-/wa- class); a common term across Islamic and Christian contexts for the faithful.

Examples

• Waumini walikusanyika msikitini kwa sala ya Ijumaa.The believers gathered at the mosque for Friday prayer.
• Je, waumini wote wamefika kanisani?Have all the believers arrived at the church?
• Hawa si waumini wa kweli, ni wanafiki.These are not true believers, they are hypocrites.
• Waumini watasherehekea Idi wiki ijayo.The believers will celebrate Eid next week.