Islam

Is·lam

noun
\is-ˈläm, iz-, -ˈlam, ˈis-ˌ, ˈiz-ˌ\

Definition of ISLAM

1

: the religious faith of Muslims including belief in Allah as the sole deity and in Muhammad as his prophet

2

a : the civilization erected upon Islamic faith b : the group of modern nations in which Islam is the dominant religion

— Is·lam·ic \is-ˈlä-mik, iz-, -ˈla-\ adjective

— Is·lam·ics \-miks\ noun plural but singular or plural in construction

Origin of ISLAM

Arabic islām submission (to the will of God)

First Known Use: 1817

Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms

Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra

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