Islam > define
noun
- The civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion.
- usage: "Islam is predominant in northern Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, and Indonesia"
- synonyms: Muslimism
- The monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran.
- usage: "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion"
- synonyms: Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism
by WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
- (n.) The whole body of Mohammedans or the countries which they occupy.
- (n.) The religion of the Mohammedans; Mohammedanism; Islamism. Their formula of faith is: There is no God but Allah, and Mohammed is his prophet.
by Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary