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Islam in Arabic

الْإِسْلَام al-ʔislām

/ˈɪs.lɑːm/

Islam in Arabic: الْإِسْلَام (al-ʔislām). In English, Islam means a monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.

Arabic words for Islam

Abrahamic religion
الْإِسْلَام al-ʔislām

English meaning of Islam

  1. proper noun A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.
  2. proper noun Muslimdom (the sphere of influence of the religion).
  3. proper noun A male given name.
  4. proper noun A surname.

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Synonyms of Islam

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Questions about Islam in Arabic

What is the meaning of Islam in Arabic?
Islam in Arabic is الْإِسْلَام (al-ʔislām).
ما معنى كلمة Islam؟
Islam: الْإِسْلَام (al-ʔislām).
What does Islam mean in English?
Islam means a monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.

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