muslimism > 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: Islam
- 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: Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism
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