Strict or observant are still pretty vague terms. The current terminology that seems to be taking hold goes from "moderate" to "literalist" to "islamist" to "jihadi" - at least, some of that terminology found its way into the Democratic debate.
Moderate - practicing Muslims who either don't take portions of the faith seriously or choose to interpret it in a manner that accords well with secular democracy
Literalist - Strict adherents to the doctrines as written with little room for modern interpretations in their personal lives, but don't think that for example the USA should be run under Sharia.
Islamist - Taking the position that Islam should be a political vehicle and operate as the basis for government (e.g. Sharia should be the law), but that this should not be brought about by violence
Jihadi - Islamists who take the view that Islam should be imposed politically, including by the use of violence.
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