Islam
noun
A major world religion founded in Arabia in the 7th century, based on the teachings of Muhammad, recorded in the Quran.
He practices Islam and goes to the mosque every Friday for prayers.
Often appears as...
- practice islam
- convert to islam
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Academic
noun
The religious faith of Muslims.
Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the world.
Often appears as...
- faith in islam
- spread of islam
noun
The civilization erected upon Islamic religion.
The art of Islam is often particularly recognized for its beautiful geometric patterns.
Often appears as...
- islamic civilization
- era of islam
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Academic
noun
A major world religion founded in Arabia in the 7th century, based on the teachings of Muhammad, recorded in the Quran.
He practices Islam and goes to the mosque every Friday for prayers.
Often appears as...
- practice islam
- convert to islam
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The religious faith of Muslims.
Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the world.
Often appears as...
- faith in islam
- spread of islam
noun
The civilization erected upon Islamic religion.
The art of Islam is often particularly recognized for its beautiful geometric patterns.
Often appears as...
- islamic civilization
- era of islam
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Origination
Islam began in Arabia and has a historical context that's key to understanding its global significance.
Islam's origin in the deserts of Arabia shapes its cultural and religious narrative.
Pro Tip 2/3Prophet Muhammad
Islam is centered on Prophet Muhammad's teachings; being familiar with his role is crucial for comprehension.
The teachings of Prophet Muhammad are the foundation upon which Islam is built.
Pro Tip 3/3Quran Reference
The Quran is the primary sacred text in Islam, like the Bible in Christianity.
Quoting from the Quran is common when discussing Islam's principles.
Pro Tip 1/3Origination
Islam began in Arabia and has a historical context that's key to understanding its global significance.
Islam's origin in the deserts of Arabia shapes its cultural and religious narrative.
Pro Tip 2/3Prophet Muhammad
Islam is centered on Prophet Muhammad's teachings; being familiar with his role is crucial for comprehension.
The teachings of Prophet Muhammad are the foundation upon which Islam is built.
Pro Tip 3/3Quran Reference
The Quran is the primary sacred text in Islam, like the Bible in Christianity.
Quoting from the Quran is common when discussing Islam's principles.
Pro Tip 1/3Origination
Islam began in Arabia and has a historical context that's key to understanding its global significance.
Islam's origin in the deserts of Arabia shapes its cultural and religious narrative.
Pro Tip 2/3Prophet Muhammad
Islam is centered on Prophet Muhammad's teachings; being familiar with his role is crucial for comprehension.
The teachings of Prophet Muhammad are the foundation upon which Islam is built.
Pro Tip 3/3Quran Reference
The Quran is the primary sacred text in Islam, like the Bible in Christianity.
Quoting from the Quran is common when discussing Islam's principles.
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Video examples
Storytellers Summit Day...
the show outside we did it in the grounds and then the women the kids came said why is it not in our mosque so they took it inside the mosque and I am nothing but this is a show we're hoping to tour in other places as well because Islamophobia is something also I'm very concerned about it's very transformative
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Portraits of Afghanistan...
laden u.s forces have finally withdrawn and the hard-line islamist taliban regime has once again seized control of the country several months ago national geographic senate teamed a report on life in afghanistan a country that's experienced two decades of war and multinational efforts to build a
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Faith versus tradition...
a problem about the political culture and we have to see we have to think about how to change that political culture now these are some of the questions I had in mind about a few years ago when I sat down to write a book I said well I will make a research about how Islam actually came to be it
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The Silk Road:...
Islam spread from the Arabian Penninsula into South Asia, blending with native beliefs and leading to new faiths, like Sikhism. And gunpowder made its way from China to the Middle East forging the futures of the Ottoman, Safavid and Mughul Empires.
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Why is colonialism...
Why are there certain biases, certain phobias? We live, unfortunately, sadly, in a world where, still, misogyny persists, racism persists, all kinds of phobias. Islamophobia, for instance, is now a term. And why do these ideas persist?
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The five major world...
recalling Jesus's last supper. There are two billion Christians worldwide, representing almost a third of the world's people. Islam began 1400 years ago with a man of great virtue, meditating in a mountain cave in the Arabian desert.
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What forgiveness can...
ever been a white person living inside Islam don't be ridiculous I told him you're not the boss of me I reminded him if you can live there why can't I what would your parents say Alaska I don't plan on telling them
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Inside al Qaeda PIPE...
that bin Laden and his leadership are hiding on the Pakistani side of the border extremist groups like the jamya ulema Islam are openly willing to harbor al-qaeda but good even it is an
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On reading the Koran -...
the lord's prayer in the shmai's hail of islam combined it's just 29 words in arabic but anywhere from 65 to 72 in translation and yet the more you add the more seems to go missing
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Why nations should...
a single incident of anti-semitism. That's the Indian story. Islam came peacefully to the south, slightly more differently complicated history in the north.
Video examples
Storytellers Summit Day...
the show outside we did it in the grounds and then the women the kids came said why is it not in our mosque so they took it inside the mosque and I am nothing but this is a show we're hoping to tour in other places as well because Islamophobia is something also I'm very concerned about it's very transformative
Video examples
Portraits of Afghanistan...
laden u.s forces have finally withdrawn and the hard-line islamist taliban regime has once again seized control of the country several months ago national geographic senate teamed a report on life in afghanistan a country that's experienced two decades of war and multinational efforts to build a
Video examples
Faith versus tradition...
a problem about the political culture and we have to see we have to think about how to change that political culture now these are some of the questions I had in mind about a few years ago when I sat down to write a book I said well I will make a research about how Islam actually came to be it
Video examples
The Silk Road:...
Islam spread from the Arabian Penninsula into South Asia, blending with native beliefs and leading to new faiths, like Sikhism. And gunpowder made its way from China to the Middle East forging the futures of the Ottoman, Safavid and Mughul Empires.
Video examples
Why is colonialism...
Why are there certain biases, certain phobias? We live, unfortunately, sadly, in a world where, still, misogyny persists, racism persists, all kinds of phobias. Islamophobia, for instance, is now a term. And why do these ideas persist?
Video examples
The five major world...
recalling Jesus's last supper. There are two billion Christians worldwide, representing almost a third of the world's people. Islam began 1400 years ago with a man of great virtue, meditating in a mountain cave in the Arabian desert.
Video examples
What forgiveness can...
ever been a white person living inside Islam don't be ridiculous I told him you're not the boss of me I reminded him if you can live there why can't I what would your parents say Alaska I don't plan on telling them
Video examples
Inside al Qaeda PIPE...
that bin Laden and his leadership are hiding on the Pakistani side of the border extremist groups like the jamya ulema Islam are openly willing to harbor al-qaeda but good even it is an
Video examples
On reading the Koran -...
the lord's prayer in the shmai's hail of islam combined it's just 29 words in arabic but anywhere from 65 to 72 in translation and yet the more you add the more seems to go missing
Video examples
Why nations should...
a single incident of anti-semitism. That's the Indian story. Islam came peacefully to the south, slightly more differently complicated history in the north.
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Francois Hollande
French Statesman
Islamist terrorism has declared war against us, against France, Europe, the entire world.
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Mohsin Hamid
Pakistani Writer
Islam is not a race, yet Islamophobia partakes of racist characteristics.
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Abu Bakar Bashir
Indonesian Activist
Islam is perfect, there is nothing to be added or changed.
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Muhammad Iqbal
Pakistani Poet
Islam is itself destiny and will not suffer destiny.
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Youssou N'Dour
Senegalese Musician
Islam has been badly used by a certain ideology.
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Geert Wilders
Dutch Politician
Islam is something we can't afford any more.
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Ali Babacan
Turkish Politician
Islam and democracy can function together.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
American Baseball Player
Islam is about finding your own space.
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Jonathan Sacks
British Clergyman
Islamophobia is a complex phenomenon.
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Malala Yousafzai
Pakistani Activist
Islam means peace.
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Francois Hollande
French Statesman
Islamist terrorism has declared war against us, against France, Europe, the entire world.
Quote examples
Mohsin Hamid
Pakistani Writer
Islam is not a race, yet Islamophobia partakes of racist characteristics.
Quote examples
Abu Bakar Bashir
Indonesian Activist
Islam is perfect, there is nothing to be added or changed.
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Muhammad Iqbal
Pakistani Poet
Islam is itself destiny and will not suffer destiny.
Quote examples
Youssou N'Dour
Senegalese Musician
Islam has been badly used by a certain ideology.
Quote examples
Geert Wilders
Dutch Politician
Islam is something we can't afford any more.
Quote examples
Ali Babacan
Turkish Politician
Islam and democracy can function together.
Quote examples
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
American Baseball Player
Islam is about finding your own space.
Quote examples
Jonathan Sacks
British Clergyman
Islamophobia is a complex phenomenon.
Quote examples
Malala Yousafzai
Pakistani Activist
Islam means peace.
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