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Moslem vs. Muslim

Moslem

/ˈmɒzləm/

A person who follows the religion of Islam.

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Muslim

/ˈmʊzləm/

A person who follows the religion of Islam, worshipping Allah and following the teachings of Muhammad.

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Ways to tell them apart:

Muslim is the more commonly accepted spelling in modern English, whereas Moslem is considered outdated.
Both words refer to the follower of Islam, but Muslim aligns more closely with the Arabic pronunciation.
Using Muslim today is generally preferred because it shows awareness of contemporary norms and respect for the community's preference.

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