Islam

  1. (uncountable, usually) A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.
  2. (uncountable, usually) A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.
  3. (uncountable, usually) A male given name.
  4. (uncountable, usually) A surname.

Frequency

C1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɪs.lɑːm/
Etymology

Borrowed around 1610 from Arabic إِسْلَام (ʔislām, “submission, surrender”), verbal noun of أَسْلَمَ (ʔaslama), from the root س ل م (s l m).

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