ISLAMISM as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the monotheistic religion of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran
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    • the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion
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  2. Meaning
    • the religion of Muslims collectively which governs their civilization and way of life
    • the predominant religion of northern Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan and Indonesia
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  3. Meaning
    • a fundamentalist Islamic revivalist movement generally characterized by moral conservatism and the literal interpretation of the Koran and the attempt to implement Islamic values in all aspects of life
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