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The faith, doctrines, or religious system of the Mohammedans; Mohammedanism; Islam.

A Mohammedan.

Of or pertaining to Islam; Mohammedan.

One of a sect of Mohammedans who favored the pretensions of the family of Mohammed ben Ismael, of the house Ali.

A religious war against infidels or Mohammedan heretics; also, any bitter war or crusade for a principle or belief.

A long outer garment worn by both sexes of Mohammedans of the better class.

One of a Mohammedan sect founded in the ninth century by Karmat.

An address or public prayer read from the steps of the pulpit in Mohammedan mosques, offering glory to God, praising Mohammed and his descendants, and the ruling princes.

The Scriptures of the Mohammedans, containing the professed revelations to Mohammed; -- called also Alcoran. [Written also Kuran or Quran.]

Among Mohammedans, the last imam or leader of the faithful. The Sunni, the largest sect of the Mohammedans, believe that he is yet to appear.

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To convert to the religion of Mohammed; to Mohammedanize.

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A Mohammedan. [R.]

Mohammedanism. [Obs.]

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One of a body of mounted soldiers recruited from slaves converted to Mohammedanism, who, during several centuries, had more or less control of the government of Egypt, until exterminated or dispersed by Mehemet Ali in 1811.

A Mohammedan saint; especially, one who claims to work cures supernaturally.

In Mohammedan countries, a fixed seat, common in dwellings and in public places.