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US
/ˈɪsˌɫɑm, ˈɪzɫəm, ˌɪsˈɫɑm/
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NOUN
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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
How To Use Islam In A Sentence
- Reut said there is a "coalescence" between "two parallel processes" - the so-called delegitimization forces, like NGOs and leftist organizations, and the militant Islamist efforts led by such groups as Hamas and Hezbollah. Window Into Palestine
- The Ahmadiyah were explicitly "warned and ordered" that "as long as they consider themselves to hold to Islam, to discontinue the promulgation of interpretations and activities that are deviant from the principal teachings of Islam, that is to say the promulgation of beliefs that recognize a prophet with all his teachings who comes after the Prophet Muhammad SAW. The Heritage Foundation Papers
- Her conversion to Buddhism/Islam was a very gradual process.
- Tribal traditions and a male-dominated reading of Islam have produced a deeply rooted ideology of women as temptresses, who must be kept under control to avoid "fitna" or social strife, thereby safeguarding the "peace of Islam. Ida Lichter, M.D.: Afghan Women's Movements Deserve More From the West
- Just as the new convert to Islam sees the work of God in all things, the Marxist neophyte is tempted to understand all human activity through the lens of the base/superstructure model.
- Literary Arabic has always been the cement of Islam.
- The American troops come home in disgrace and the American military is taunted and ridiculed by the American media, global media, Islamic terrorists, and the moonbats here and aborad. Sound Politics: What It Means
- A pair of suitcases filled with special shower heads for Islamic ablutions , and monumental razors and clippers, poke fun at the needs of the Muslim traveler.
- Part of the Islamic tradition is to set strict rules for ablutions, washing hands, arms, face and feet with running water before praying.
- In an exclusive interview with NEWSWEEK this week, Karrubi called Khatami a weak politician and said his allies were extremists "who questioned the Islamic component of the Islamic Republic. Fighting for Moderation
