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Islam
noun Is·lam \is-ˈläm, iz-, -ˈlam, ˈis-ˌ, ˈiz-ˌ\
: the religion which teaches that there is only one God and that Muhammad is God's prophet : the religion of Muslims
: the modern nations in which Islam is the main religion
Full Definition of ISLAM
1
: the religious faith of Muslims including belief in Allah as the sole deity and in Muhammad as his prophet
2
a : the civilization erected upon Islamic faith b : the group of modern nations in which Islam is the dominant religion
— Is·lam·ic \is-ˈlä-mik, iz-, -ˈla-\ adjective
— Is·lam·ics \-miks\ noun plural but singular or plural in construction
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Origin of ISLAM
Arabic islām submission (to the will of God)
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ISLAM Defined for Kids
Islam
noun Is·lam \is-ˈläm, iz-\
Definition of ISLAM for Kids
: a religion based on belief in Allah as the only God and in Muhammad the prophet of God
— Is·lam·ic \is-ˈlä-mik, iz-\ adjective
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