Mohammedanism

[ moo-ham-i-dn-iz-uhm, moh- ]

noun

1. Muhammadanism; Islam.

Mohammedanism

/ məʊˈhæmɪdəˌnɪzəm /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mohammedanism¹

Mohammedan + -ism

Example Sentences

The question to be considered, then, is whether Mohammedanism spread in consequence of its truths or in consequence of its errors.

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It is certain that Mohammedanism, by means of the sword, spread with marvellous and unprecedented rapidity.

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Maimon and his son were compelled to assume the outward garb of Mohammedanism for a period of five years.

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And yet Mohammedanism, although its customs are less brutal, places woman in almost the same low position as Hinduism.

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The same process would prove the excellence of Buddhism, Brahminism, and Mohammedanism.

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