islamic

/iz'læmik/
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islamic

Islamic art often features intricate geometric patterns and calligraphy.

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  • Mohammedan: An outdated and generally discouraged term.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).

islamic

Islamic art often features intricate geometric patterns and calligraphy.

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