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The Quran => Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only => Topic started by: Reader Questions on September 29, 2012, 09:46:37 PM
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Dear Sir,
What is ummat? Is it generation or total human. Can non-human too be described as ummat?
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Salamun Alaikum,
‘Ummah’ simply means communities or a group of living beings which possess certain characteristics or circumstances that they have in common. In verse 6:38 even animals and birds have been cited as being in such communities.
I hope that helps, God willing.
Regards,
Joseph.