"Musalman" is a variant spelling of the word "Muslim," which refers to a follower of the Islamic faith. The IPA phonetic transcription for "Musalman" is /mʊzlˈmɑːn/, with the stress on the second syllable. This spelling is commonly used in South Asia, particularly in India and Pakistan, where it reflects the local pronunciation of the word. However, the standard spelling of the word is "Muslim," and it is recommended to use this spelling in most English-speaking contexts.
The word "musalman" is derived from the Arabic term "muslim" (مسلم), which means "one who submits to God" or "one who has surrendered to God's will". The term "muslim" originally comes from the Arabic verb "aslama" (أسلم), which means "to submit" or "to surrender". Over time, the term "muslim" was adopted and adapted in different languages and regions, giving rise to variations such as "musalman" in Urdu and Hindi, "musulman" in French, or "musliman" in Bosnian. It is important to note that "musalman" is primarily used in South Asia to refer to someone who follows the Islamic faith.