Islam

noun

Is·​lam is-ˈläm How to pronounce Islam (audio)
iz-,
-ˈlam How to pronounce Islam (audio)
ˈis-ˌläm,
ˈiz-,
-ˌlam
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
Islamic
is-ˈlä-mik How to pronounce Islam (audio)
iz-
-ˈla-
adjective
Islamics
is-ˈlä-miks How to pronounce Islam (audio)
iz-
-ˈla-
noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

Examples of Islam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Last week, Islam Dulatov had the most impressive performance, scoring a contract with a first round knockout. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 Recommitting to Islam fueled a fulfilling next chapter, both on the hardwood and in the community. Michael Shapiro, Chron, 11 Oct. 2024 Occupied by the Romans in the 2nd century B.C.E., the city maintains a deep connection to its history as well as a vibrancy stemming from its multi-cultural connections to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024 Burdick began attending a mosque, and eventually the couple converted to Islam. Heidi Blake, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Islam 

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Word History

Etymology

Arabic islām submission (to the will of God)

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Islam was in 1817

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Cite this Entry

“Islam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Islam. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

Islam

noun
Is·​lam is-ˈläm How to pronounce Islam (audio) iz- How to pronounce Islam (audio)
-ˈlam;
ˈis-ˌläm,
ˈiz-ˌläm,
-ˌlam
1
: a religion marked by belief in Allah as the sole deity, in Muhammad as his prophet, and in the Koran
2
a
: the civilization erected upon Islamic faith
b
: the modern nations in which Islam is the dominant religion
Islamic
is-ˈläm-ik How to pronounce Islam (audio)
iz-
-ˈlam-
adjective

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