Islam
proper nouncommon in dialogue
- //ˈɪs.lɑːm//
- //ˈɪz.lɑːm//
A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.
proper noun
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A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.
“When people see a woman covered, or she is in modest attire, that represents Islam to them,” Lbhalla says. “So as a result, we are receiving the brunt of the hostility. They take out their fears or their hate for Islam and Muslims out on us.”
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A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an. Muslimdom (the sphere of influence of the religion).
It is no doubt true that other civilizations, prior to, or wholly alien to, the medieval West, such as the Roman Empire, Byzantium, Islam, or China, were familiar with forms of higher education which a number of historians, for the sake of convenience, have sometimes described as universities.
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A male given name.
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A surname.
“When I’m dressed like this, they know,” says Lufta Islam, touching her hijab and long dress. ” ‘OK, she’s a Muslim girl.’ “
Etymology
Etymology tree Arabic أَسْلَمَ (ʔaslama) Arabic إِسْلَام (ʔislām)bor. English Islam From Arabic إِسْلَام (ʔislām, “submission, surrender”), verbal noun of أَسْلَمَ (ʔaslama). First attested in 1610.
Forms
- plural
- Islams
Islam · A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.
Islamic · Of, pertaining to, originating in, characteristic of, or…island · A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally…Island · Long Island (in New York State).