Muslim

Example Sentences

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This is, initially, a 10-day ceasefire after six weeks of a devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shia Muslim militia and political party.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Lebanese civil defense said strikes hit half a dozen sites in the heart of Beirut—upscale neighborhoods and tourist areas outside of Hezbollah’s traditional Shia Muslim strongholds in the southern suburbs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The pontiff arrived in Algeria on Monday, marking the first visit by any pope to the predominantly Sunni Muslim country.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Leo, the first pope to tour the country, will also promote the church’s dialogue with Muslim communities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

"All this talk about gods and goddesses—it's hard to take in. Y'know, I was brought up as a Muslim, to believe in the Shahada."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda