Islamic

/iz'læmik/
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Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to Islam: Pertaining to the religion of Islam, its teachings, practices, or culture.
    • Characteristic of Islam: Having qualities or features associated with the Islamic faith.
    • Supporting Islamism: Adhering to or advocating for Islamic principles, especially in social and political life.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • Islamic art is known for its intricate geometric patterns and calligraphy.
    • Many countries with Islamic law base their legal systems on religious principles.
    • The festival is an important event in the Islamic calendar.
Advanced Usage
  • "Islamic finance": A system of banking or financial activity that complies with the principles of Islamic law (Sharia), which prohibits interest (riba).
    • He works in the field of Islamic finance.
  • "Islamic world": Refers collectively to countries and regions where Islam is the dominant religion or a major cultural force.
    • The history of the Islamic world is vast and complex.
Variants and Related Words
  • Islam (n): The monotheistic religion revealed through the Prophet Muhammad.
  • Muslim (n/adj): (Noun) A follower of Islam. (Adjective) Relating to Muslims or Islam.
  • Islamist (n/adj): (Noun) A person who believes that Islam should guide social and political life. (Adjective) Relating to this belief.
Synonyms
  • Muslim: Often used interchangeably as an adjective (e.g., Muslim community), though "Islamic" is more common for concepts, art, and institutions.
  • Mohammedan: An outdated and generally discouraged term.
Related Phrases
  • Islamic State: A term for a state governed in accordance with Islamic law, or specifically, a militant group.
  • Islamic scholar: A person who is learned in Islamic studies and jurisprudence.
Related Idioms

(Note: The word "Islamic" itself is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. Idioms typically use the word "Muslim" or refer to concepts within Islam.) - To turn Turk: An archaic idiom meaning to convert to Islam (now considered offensive and obsolete).

Adjective
  1. of or relating to or supporting Islamism
    • Islamic art