Associations to the word «Mohammedanism»

Wiktionary

MOHAMMEDANISM, proper noun. (now) (largely obsolete and offensive) The religion introduced by Muhammad: Islam.

Dictionary definition

MOHAMMEDANISM, noun. 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".

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