This is the 2140th most frequent Dutch word.
islam
The Dutch word "islam" refers to the monotheistic religion founded on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad as recorded in the Qur'an.
Here, 'islam' is used as a noun to refer to the religion itself.
De islam is een van de grootste religies ter wereld.
Islam is one of the largest religions in the world.
In this sentence, 'islam' denotes the subject matter of academic study.
Hij studeert islam en arabistiek aan de universiteit.
He studies Islam and Arabic studies at the university.
'Islam' is used to represent the cultural and historical impact associated with the religion.