Mohammedanism

American  

[moo-ham-i-dn-iz-uhm, moh-] / mʊˈhæm ɪ dnˌɪz əm, moʊ- /

noun

1. Muhammadanism; Islam.

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Mohammedanism British  

/ məʊˈhæmɪdəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. a name, formerly common in Western usage but never used among Muslims, for the Muslim religion; Islam See Islam

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Etymology

Origin of Mohammedanism

Mohammedan + -ism

Example Sentences

I don’t know what his name is; but it’s known for certain that he, together with some midwife, wants to spread Mohammedanism throughout the world.”

From New York Times

In his autobiography, Franklin wrote that even if the Mufti of Constantinople were to send a missionary to preach Mohammedanism to us, he would find a pulpit at his service.”

From US News

Then came Mohammedanism in the days of the Mogul Empire.

From Project Gutenberg

The Yezidees claim that, ere he died, he forsook Mohammedanism and instituted a new religion.

From Project Gutenberg

Either the first converts to Mohammedanism, or the prophets, who were the respective leaders of their people, or any persons who have been eminent examples of piety and virtue, may be here intended.

From Project Gutenberg