Noun: Islam 'is,laam or is'laam
- 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";
- Islamism, Mohammedanism [archaic], Muhammadanism [archaic], Muslimism
- The civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion
"Islam is predominant in northern Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, and Indonesia";
- Muslimism
Derived forms: Islams
Type of: civilisation [Brit], civilization, faith, monotheism, organised religion [Brit], organized religion, religion
Encyclopedia: Islam, Kazi Nazrul