Islamism - Definition
islamism
n 1: 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
2: 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]