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

[ Syn: islamism ]

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

[ Syn: islam , islamism , mohammedanism , muhammadanism , muslimism ]