Islam
UK[ɪzˈlɑːm]US[ɪzˈlɑːm]
n
The religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.
n
The Muslim world or the civilization of the Muslims.
Etymology
The word 'Islam' entered English in the early 17th century from Arabic 'islām', meaning 'submission' (to the will of God). This Arabic term is derived from the root verb 'aslama', meaning 'he submitted' or 'he surrendered'. The root s-l-m is central to Arabic religious vocabulary, also giving rise to 'salām' (peace) and 'muslim' (one who submits). Thus, the name of the religion encapsulates its core theological principle: peace attained through complete submission to the divine will.
Analysis
The word is a loanword from Arabic, borrowed as a single, unanalyzable unit in English. It does not contain separable morphemes within the English spelling system.
Examples
Islam is one of the world's major monotheistic religions.
The principles of Islam are outlined in the Quran.
The history and culture of Islam have had a profound global influence.