Muhammadanism
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- noun
- /məˈhæmədənˌɪzəm/
- Slur
- Many scholars argue that the term Muhammadanism is outdated and should be replaced with the more appropriate term 'Islam.'
Examples
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My attitude towards Muhammadanism prior to nine/eleven was neutral.
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Muhammadanism admits of no progress in morals, law, or commerce.
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It is not hard to see why Africans, suffering much more in this vale of tears than the typical Westerner, would immediately understand the value of a fact with salvific power, which is the real religion of Christianity, and esteem it much more greatly than the ersatz religion of Muhammadanism, which is a mere belief system.
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Critics of Muhammadanism often point out its historical context and the need for sensitivity when discussing religious beliefs.
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In some academic circles, Muhammadanism is viewed as a colonial term that misrepresents the core tenets of the faith.
Synonyms
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A religion and culture of people who follow the Qur'an
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An old, now often offensive name for the religion Islam
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The religion Islam that follows the teachings of Muhammad and the Quran
Surface Forms
Morphology
Muhammadanism = Muhammadan (transparent) = Muhammad + an + ism
Formed by adding -ism to 'Muhammadan'; the meaning (religion/doctrine associated with Muhammad) is directly inferable from the components, though the term is archaic and misleading.
Etymology
The word Muhammadanism comes from the name Muhammad plus the ending -ism, which means a 'belief' or system, as in Buddhism. However, it is now seen as wrong and offensive because it makes the religion sound like it 'belongs to' Muhammad instead of being called Islam, so people prefer the word Islam today.