Muhammadanism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Muhammadanism
1805–15; Muhammadan ( def. ) + -ism
Example Sentences
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It ought to be mentioned to the credit of Muhammadanism that it arose as a protest against polytheism and the worship of idols.
From Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 by Kennedy, James
Muhammadanism is a proselytizing religion as well as Christianity.
From Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 by Kennedy, James
But after the growth of Muhammadanism and of the power of the Turks, the caravan routes across Central Asia became unsafe.
From Rulers of India: Albuquerque by Stephens, Henry Morse
The list is reproduced in the introduction to Palmer's translation of the Korān, and in Bosworth-Smith, Muhammad and Muhammadanism.
From Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official by Sleeman, William
On the one hand, it checked the rapid advance of Muhammadanism as represented by the Turks.
From Rulers of India: Albuquerque by Stephens, Henry Morse
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