Islamism

/'izləmizm/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The monotheistic religious system of Muslims: "Islamism" refers to the religious faith, principles, and practices based on the teachings of the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad, constituting a comprehensive way of life for its adherents.
    • A fundamentalist Islamic revivalist movement: "Islamism" can also denote a political ideology or movement that seeks to implement Islamic law and values as the primary basis for social, political, and personal life.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Religious System):

    • The scholar dedicated his life to the study of Islamism and its historical development.
    • Islamism, as a faith, provides guidance on both spiritual and worldly matters.
  • Noun (Political Movement):

    • The rise of political Islamism in the region has been a subject of intense debate.
    • Analysts distinguish between the religion of Islam and the ideology of Islamism.
Advanced Usage
  • "Political Islamism": specifically refers to ideologies and movements that aim to establish a political order based on Islamic principles.
    • The conference focused on the challenges posed by various strands of political Islamism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Islam (n): The name of the religion itself; often used interchangeably with "Islamism" for the religious system, though "Islam" is more common.
  • Islamic (adj): Relating to Islam or its culture and laws.
    • Islamic art is renowned for its intricate geometric patterns.
  • Islamist (n/adj): (As a noun) An adherent or supporter of Islamism as a political movement. (As an adjective) Relating to Islamism.
    • The group was described as an Islamist organization.
Synonyms
  • Muslim faith: The religion of Muslims.
  • Mohammedanism (dated, often considered offensive): An older term for Islam, now generally avoided.
Related Phrases
  • "Islamist movement": A collective term for groups advocating for the implementation of Islamic law in governance.
    • The Islamist movement gained significant support in the aftermath of the war.
Noun
  1. the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran
    • Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion
    • the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion
  2. 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