muslimism

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muslimism - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  Muslimism
      n 1: the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed
           by the Muslim religion; "Islam is predominant in northern
           Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, and Indonesia" [syn:
           Islam, Muslimism]
      2: 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" [syn: Islam, Islamism,
         Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism]