the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion“Islam is predominant in northern Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, and Indonesia”Synonyms: Islam
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: IslamIslamismMohammedanismMuhammadanism