ISLAMISM

Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism

(noun) 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”

Islamism

(noun) a fundamentalist Islamic revivalist movement generally characterized by moral conservatism and the literal interpretation of the Koran and the attempt to implement Islamic values in all aspects of life

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Is"lam*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. islamisme.]

Definition: The faith, doctrines, or religious system of the Mohammedans; Mohammedanism; Islam.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

1 April 2025

ANYMORE

(adverb) at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative; “Alice doesn’t live here anymore”; “the children promised not to quarrel any more”


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Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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