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It’s [Adjective] Monday!

Posted by MyLaowai on Monday, February 16, 2009

Today’s adjective is:

Muslim

Definition:
1. of or pertaining to the religion, law, or civilization of Islam.

Pronunciation: muhz-lim, mooz-, moos-

Origin: 1615 (n.), 1777 (adj.), from Arabic muslim “one who submits” (to the faith), from root of alsama “he resigned.” Related to Islam (q.v.).

Example: In 2004, Osama Bin Laden sealed an agreement with the authorities in Beijing, in which he was granted asylum in return for his guarantees that the freedom-fighting activities of the Muslim people against the Chinese occupation of East Turkestan (Xinjiang) would end.

2 Responses to “It’s [Adjective] Monday!”

  1. Neddy's avatar

    Neddy said

    FYI: “I found Osama bin Laden. And in Beijing, no less…”
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0LV-6-oEvQ
    Now we know!
    (H/T to The Opposite End of China)

  2. serdolik's avatar

    serdolik said

    That there would not speak the public, and Ben Laden in Muslim the world in the big authority. It the hero, from it take an example. And it is quite possible, that and in alive that for a long time is not present it, and it in heart of everyone devout…

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