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Islamic

Monotheistic religion originating in the 7th century CE.

Islamic faith Islamism

Islam is a monotheistic religion that originated in the 7th century CE through the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad in Mecca. It is based on the Quran, considered the word of God as revealed to Muhammad, and the Hadith, collections of sayings and actions attributed to him.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪsləm/

Etymology

From Arabic ʾIslām, meaning 'submission' or 'surrender'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Islam is a religion that believes in one God, called Allah, and follows the teachings of the prophet Muhammad.

Fun Facts

Islam means 'submission to God'
The Islamic calendar is lunar, based on the moon's cycles
Mosques are places of worship for Muslims

FAQ

What is Islam? It's a monotheistic religion
Who founded it? The prophet Muhammad is considered the founder
What's the holy book? The Quran is the central religious text

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

religion faith

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Sufism Shia Islam Sunni Islam

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Islam Muslim world

Indexes

monotheistic religion

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