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Islam
A monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Muhammad, whose followers are called Muslims.
EXAMPLE
Der Islam ist weltweit die zweitgrößte Religion.
Islam is the second-largest religion worldwide.
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Islam
der Islam, die Islame
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Islam, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Islame |
| genitive | des Islam |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Islam | die Islame |
| accusative | den Islam | die Islame |
| dative | dem Islam | den Islamen |
| genitive | des Islam des Islams | der Islame |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
The adjective "islamisch" (Islamic) is formed from "der Islam" (Islam). It describes people, institutions, texts, or customs connected with Islam.
EXAMPLE
Der Islam und islamische Traditionen sind wichtige Themen des Seminars.
Islam and Islamic traditions are important topics in the seminar.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include "zum Islam konvertieren" (to convert to Islam), "sich zum Islam bekennen" (to profess one's faith in Islam), and "den Islam praktizieren" (to practice Islam). The preposition "zu" is used in the fixed expression "zum Islam" (to Islam).
EXAMPLE
Nach vielen Gesprächen konvertierte er zum Islam.
After many conversations, he converted to Islam.
Prepositions
When talking about teachings, rules, or beliefs within the religion, "im Islam" (in Islam) is often used. When referring to turning to this religion, "zum Islam" (to Islam) is common.
EXAMPLE
Im Islam spielt die Familie für viele Menschen eine wichtige Rolle.
In Islam, the family plays an important role for many people.
Sie bekannte sich öffentlich zum Islam.
She publicly professed her faith in Islam.
In real life
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