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Islam

noun Is·lam \ is-ˈläm , iz- , -ˈlam' ˈis-ˌläm , ˈiz- , -ˌlam \

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
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Islamic

play \is-ˈlä-mik, iz-, -ˈla-\ adjective
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Islamics

play \is-ˈlä-miks, iz-, -ˈla-\ noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

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Origin and Etymology of islam

Arabic islām submission (to the will of God)

Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms

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

ISLAM Defined for English Language Learners

Islam

noun

Definition of Islam for English Language Learners

  • : the religion which teaches that there is only one God and that Muhammad is God's prophet : the religion of Muslims

  • : the modern nations in which Islam is the main religion

ISLAM Defined for Kids

Islam

noun Is·lam \ is-ˈläm , iz- \

Definition of Islam for Students

:a religion based on belief in Allah as the only God and in Muhammad the prophet of God
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Islamic

\is-ˈlä-mik, iz-\ adjective

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