mohammedanism

Noun

Synonyms: Islam Islamism Muhammadanism Muslimism

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

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”Synonyms: Islam Islamism Muhammadanism Muslimism

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Mohammedanism \Mo*ham"med*an*ism\, Mohammedism \Mo*ham"med*ism\ , prop. n. The religion, or doctrines and precepts, of Mohammed, contained in the Koran; Islamism; Islam. The term Islam is preferred by most Moslems, and some find the term Mohammedanism to be offensive, as they worship Allah, not Mohammed. [1913 Webster +PJC] Mohammedanize