Whirlpool — Moslem art (anag) (9)

I believe the answer is:

maelstrom

(Other definitions for maelstrom that I've seen before include "extreme turbulence" , "Strong circular current of water" , "fearsome current" , "Whirlpool, turmoil" , "Large whirlpool" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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