Islam

Proper noun

1. A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.
   • “When people see a woman covered, or she is in modest attire, that represents Islam to them,” Lbhalla says. “So as a result, we are receiving the brunt of the hostility. They take out their fears or their hate for Islam...

   1. Muslimdom (the sphere of influence of the religion).

      • It is no doubt true that other civilizations, prior to, or wholly alien to, the medieval West, such as the Roman Empire, Byzantium, Islam, or China, were familiar with forms of higher education which a number of...
2. A male given name.
3. A surname.
   • “When I’m dressed like this, they know,” says Lufta Islam, touching her hijab and long dress. ” ‘OK, she’s a Muslim girl.’ “ - 2016 February 18, Kyung Lah, “Fearing attacks, Muslim women learn self-defense”, in CNN,...