Islamic

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ɪˈzlæmɪk/ 🇺🇸 /ˌɪˈzlɑmɪk/

📖 Definitions

  1. adjective
    Of, relating to, or characteristic of Islam, its teachings, practices, or followers.; Of or relating to the civilization, culture, or countries where Islam is the predominant religion.; Conforming to or based on Islamic law (Sharia) or religious principles.; Pertaining to the Muslim community (Ummah) or its collective identity.

🔗 Details

Word forms

Collocations

Islamic worldIslamic lawIslamic cultureIslamic civilizationIslamic financeIslamic artIslamic studies

Derivatives

IslamIslamistIslamismIslamicallyIslamicizepre-Islamic

Synonyms

MuslimMohammedan

Commonly confused

Islamist
EN: 'Islamic' is a neutral adjective relating to Islam as a religion or civilization; 'Islamist' refers specifically to advocates of political Islam as an ideology.
Muslim
EN: 'Muslim' primarily refers to a follower of Islam (noun) or describes people/things directly associated with believers; 'Islamic' is a broader adjective describing anything related to the religion, culture, or civilization.

Spelling tips

EN: Always capitalize 'Islamic' as it derives from the proper noun 'Islam'. Do not confuse with 'Islamist', which carries a specific political connotation.

💬 Examples

  1. The Islamic calendar begins with the Hijra, the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina.

  2. Islamic art is renowned for its intricate geometric patterns and calligraphy.

  3. Islamic finance prohibits the charging of interest on loans.

  4. The Islamic world spans from West Africa to Southeast Asia.