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Islam

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Is·lam /ˈɪslɑːm, ˈɪz-, ɪsˈlɑːm/ noun [uncountable]  1. RRIthe Muslim religion, which was started by Muhammad and whose holy book is the Quran (Koran) 伊斯兰教〔由穆罕默德创立,奉《古兰经》为圣典〕2. RRISANthe people and countries that follow this religion 伊斯兰教徒;伊斯兰教国家Islamic /ɪzˈlæmɪk, ɪs-/ adjective
Origin Islam (1600-1700) Arabic islam obeying (the will of God)
Is·lam nounChineseSyllable


Islam
Islam /ˈɪslɑːm, ˈɪz-, ɪsˈlɑːm/ noun [uncountable]
 Date: 1600-1700
 Language: Arabic
 Origin: islam 'obeying (the will of God)'
1. the Muslim religion, which was started by Muhammad and whose holy book is the Quran (Koran)
2. the people and countries that follow this religion
—Islamic /ɪzˈlæmɪk,ɪs-/ adjective


IslamBrE /ˈɪzlɑːm/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɪzlɑːm/ 🔊BrE /ɪzˈlɑːm/ 🔊NAmE /ɪzˈlɑːm/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] the Muslim religion, based on belief in one God and revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah 伊斯兰教all Muslims and Muslim countries in the world (统称)伊斯兰教徒,伊斯兰教国家 Is·lam·ic BrE /ɪzˈlæmɪk/ 🔊NAmE /ɪzˈlæmɪk/ 🔊BrE /ɪzˈlɑːmɪk/ 🔊NAmE /ɪzˈlɑːmɪk/ 🔊 adjectiveIslamic law伊斯兰教教法