Associations to the word «Islamism»

Wiktionary

ISLAMISM, noun. The religious system of Muslims; Islam, Mohammedanism. [from 17th c.]
ISLAMISM, noun. Muslim fundamentalism. [from 20th c.]
ISLAMISM, proper noun. (rare) Alternative letter-case form of Islamism

Dictionary definition

ISLAMISM, noun. A fundamentalist Islamic revivalist movement generally characterized by moral conservatism and the literal interpretation of the Koran and the attempt to implement Islamic values in all aspects of life.
ISLAMISM, noun. 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".

Wise words

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe