Islam
- (uncountable, usually) A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.
- (uncountable, usually) A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.
- (uncountable, usually) A male given name.
- (uncountable, usually) A surname.
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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).
Related words
mohammedanism
Islamic teaching
Islamic people
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