islam

Noun

• 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
    

• the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion
  • Islam is predominant in northern Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, and Indonesia
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  Islam , Islamism , Mohammedanism , Muhammadanism , Muslimism