Islam
ˈɪslɑːm
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Definition of Islam - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
religionmonotheistic religion based on Muhammad's teachings and the Qur'an
  • Islam teaches the oneness of God.
Islamism Muslim faith
2.
culturecollective civilization and culture of Muslim societies
  • Islam has contributed significantly to world history.
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Expressions with Islam

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ideology promoting armed struggle for Islam
He was influenced by Jihadist Islam during his youth.
one of the five basic acts in Islam
Prayer is a pillar of Islam.
the collective community of Muslims worldwide
The House of Islam is united in faith.
Islamic extremist group opposing secular control
Jund-ul-Islam claimed responsibility for the attack.

Origin of Islam

Arabic, 'islām (submission to God)

Terms with Islam included in their meaning

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religion
country where majority of the population practices Islam
Islam
the religion followed by Muslims
religious text
the holy book of Islam
religion
sacred book of Islam with God's word
Islam
supernatural being in Islamic culture
Islam
the Muslim name for the one Supreme Being
religion
the first daily prayer in Islam at dawn
paganadj.
irreligious
not acknowledging the God of Christianity, Judaism, Islam

Examples of Islam in a sentence

  • Many people around the world practice Islam.
  • Islam influences various aspects of daily life.
  • The architecture of Islam is renowned worldwide.

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  1. French:Islam, ...
  2. German:Islam, der Islam, ...
  3. Italian:Islam, ...
  4. Spanish:islam, Islam, ...
  5. Portuguese:Islão, ...
  6. Chinese:伊斯兰教, 伊斯兰文化, ...
  7. Japanese:イスラム教, イスラム文化, ...
  8. Arabic:إِسْلام, الإسلام, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַלְאִסְלַאם, אִסְלָאם, ...
  10. Russian:Ислам, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Іслам, ...
  12. Hindi:इस्लाम, ...
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