Noun
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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
"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"
- islam - islamism - mohammedanism - muhammadanism -
the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion
"Islam is predominant in northern Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, and Indonesia"
- islam