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1. The civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion
   "Islam is predominant in northern Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, and Indonesia"
   - Muslimism
    
2. 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"
   - Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism

Derived forms: Islams

See also: Islamic, Islamist

Type of: civilisation [Brit], civilization, monotheism

Encyclopedia: Islam, Beliefs & Teachings Islam Islam, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Beliefs and Teachings