1
: the religious faith of Muslims including belief in Allah as the sole deity and in Muhammad as his prophet
2
a
: the civilization erected upon Islamic faith
b
: the group of modern nations in which Islam is the dominant religion
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Last week, Islam Dulatov had the most impressive performance, scoring a contract with a first round knockout.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Recommitting to Islam fueled a fulfilling next chapter, both on the hardwood and in the community.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 11 Oct. 2024
Occupied by the Romans in the 2nd century B.C.E., the city maintains a deep connection to its history as well as a vibrancy stemming from its multi-cultural connections to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
Burdick began attending a mosque, and eventually the couple converted to Islam.
—Heidi Blake, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Recommitting to Islam fueled a fulfilling next chapter, both on the hardwood and in the community.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 11 Oct. 2024
Occupied by the Romans in the 2nd century B.C.E., the city maintains a deep connection to its history as well as a vibrancy stemming from its multi-cultural connections to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
Burdick began attending a mosque, and eventually the couple converted to Islam.
—Heidi Blake, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Islam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Islam. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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1
: a religion marked by belief in Allah as the sole deity, in Muhammad as his prophet, and in the Koran
2
a
: the civilization erected upon Islamic faith
b
: the modern nations in which Islam is the dominant religion
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