Islam

noun

Is·​lam is-ˈläm 

iz-,

-ˈlam 

ˈis-ˌläm,

ˈiz-,

-ˌlam

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

Islamic

is-ˈlä-mik 

iz-

-ˈla-

adjective

Islamics

is-ˈlä-miks 

iz-

-ˈla-

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

Examples of Islam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Last week, Islam Dulatov had the most impressive performance, scoring a contract with a first round knockout. —Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024

Recommitting to Islam fueled a fulfilling next chapter, both on the hardwood and in the community. —Michael Shapiro, Chron, 11 Oct. 2024

Occupied by the Romans in the 2nd century B.C.E., the city maintains a deep connection to its history as well as a vibrancy stemming from its multi-cultural connections to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024

Burdick began attending a mosque, and eventually the couple converted to Islam. —Heidi Blake, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Arabic islām submission (to the will of God)

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Islam

noun

Is·​lam is-ˈläm  iz- 

-ˈlam;

ˈis-ˌläm,

ˈiz-ˌläm,

-ˌlam

1

: a religion marked by belief in Allah as the sole deity, in Muhammad as his prophet, and in the Koran

2

a

: the civilization erected upon Islamic faith

b

: the modern nations in which Islam is the dominant religion

Islamic

is-ˈläm-ik 

iz-

-ˈlam-

adjective