Islam, Muslim, or Islamic? Religious Terminology 101
DEI Vocabulary
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1m 20s
When working with Muslim colleagues and customers, it’s important to understand the difference between the words Islam, Muslim, and Islamic. Here’s a brief overview of what they mean and why that difference is important.
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