Synonyms for

Islam

Verb / ˌɪˈslɑ:m / / ˈɪzlʌm / / ˈɪˌslɑ:m / Another word for islam — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Islam is a religion that believes in one God and was founded by the prophet Muhammad in the 7th century.

Synonyms & similar words

islam islamism muslimism mohammedanism muhammadanism Mohammedanism Muslimism Muhammedanism Muhammadanism Muhammadism Muhammedism Moslemism Mohammedism Mohammedism Mohammedanism Mohammeddom Mohammedanism Mohammedan

Synonyms by register

Formal

Islamicate Muhammadanism

Common collocations

  • Islam and Christianity
  • Islam and Judaism
  • Islam and the West
  • Islam and modernity
  • Islam and science
  • Islam and politics
  • Islam and terrorism
  • Islam and the Quran

Word family

noun Islam
adjective Islamic
adverb Islamically

Usage note

Islam is a proper noun referring to a monotheistic religion. It is not appropriate to use informal synonyms or antonyms for this term. The adjective form is 'Islamic'.

Example sentences

  1. My friend practices Islam and goes to the mosque every Friday.
  2. Islam is one of the fastest-growing religions in the world.
  3. Many Islamic countries follow Sharia law.
  4. The Quran is the holy book of Islam.
  5. Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Quotes

  • “Islam is a message of truth. We are not here in this country to be accepted, we are here to be respected.” - Malcolm X
  • “Islam teaches tolerance, not hatred; universal brotherhood, not enmity; peace, and not violence.” - Pervez Musharraf
  • “Islam is a religion of success. Unlike Christianity, which has as its main image, in the west at least, a man dying in a devastating, disgraceful, helpless death.” - Karen Armstrong

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