muhammadan

• Terme vieilli et souvent considéré comme offensant se référant au prophète Mahomet ou à la foi islamique ; le terme moderne préféré est « islamique » ou « musulman ».

An old-fashioned and now often considered offensive term relating to the prophet Muhammad or the Islamic faith; the preferred modern term is 'Islamic' or 'Muslim'.

1. Relating to the Prophet Muhammad or IslamC1formal

   Pertaining to the Arabian prophet Muhammad or the religion of Islam he founded.

   mahométan (relatif à Mahomet ou à l'islam)

   • The term 'Muhammadan' is considered outdated and sometimes offensive by modern Muslims.
   • Early Western scholars used 'Muhammadan' to describe Islamic art and architecture.
   • The Muhammadan calendar begins with the Hijra.

   Synonymesislamicmohammedanmoslemmuslim

• Nom désignant un adepte ou un disciple du prophète Mahomet, c'est-à-dire un musulman. Terme souvent vieilli ou perçu comme péjoratif, équivalent à musulman ou mahométan.

A noun referring to a follower of the prophet Mohammed.

nom propre

1. Follower of IslamB2formal

   A person who follows the religion of Islam, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad.

   Fidèle de l'islam

   • The term Muhammadan is considered outdated and sometimes offensive by many Muslims.
   • Historically, the word was used in Western literature to describe a follower of Islam.
   • Today, the preferred term is Muslim.

   Synonymesmohammedanmoslemmuslim