moslims

Moslims (also spelled Moslems) is an older or regional variant spelling of Muslims, the adherents of Islam. In contemporary English, Muslims is the standard term.

The word derives from the Arabic root Muslim, meaning "one who submits [to God]." English usage has shifted over time, and while Moslem and Moslim appear in some historical texts or in other languages, Muslims is usually preferred today.

Islam is a monotheistic Abrahamic faith based on the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. Core beliefs include the oneness of God, belief in prophets, revelation, and the Day of Judgment. The Five Pillars of Islam—profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving, fasting during Ramadan, and the pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj)—structure worship and practice. Within Islam, Sunni and Shia are the largest branches, with numerous schools and communities worldwide.

Globally, Muslims number about 1.8 to 2.0 billion, with large populations in Indonesia, South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Africa, as well as significant communities in Europe and the Americas.

Cultural and social life varies by region but commonly includes mosques as places of worship, halal dietary guidelines, Ramadan observance, and festive occasions such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The term moslims is now largely historical or regional, while Muslims is the widely accepted English form.