Mohammedanism (Noun)
Meaning
The monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Mohammedanism spread rapidly throughout the Middle East and North Africa after the death of Muhammad in 632.
- Some scholars have criticized the use of the term Mohammedanism, arguing that it inaccurately suggests that Muhammad is the central figure of worship in the faith.
- Mohammedanism has been the dominant faith in the Middle East and North Africa for centuries, shaping the culture, art, and politics of the region.
- The Christian missionaries saw the spread of Mohammedanism as a threat to their own faith and sought to convert Muslims to Christianity.
- In Western scholarship, the term Mohammedanism was once commonly used to refer to the faith of Muslims, but it has largely been replaced by the more acceptable term Islam.