[noun] 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 Synonyms:Islam, Islamism, Muslimism, Muhammadanism, Mohammedanism, Mohammadanism
[noun] 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; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion" Synonyms:Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism
