From Huda,
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Definition: A person who peacefully submits his or her self to God; a follower of the faith of Islam.

Pronunciation: moos-lim (with a strong 's' sound as in 'snake')

Alternate Spellings: Moslem -- but "Muslim" is preferred and renders a pronunciation more faithful to the Arabic word.

Common Misspellings: "Muslim" is used when referring to people; "Islamic" refers to countries, laws, etc.

Examples: My neighbor is a Muslim.