No. 2,140 in Dutch
islam
The Dutch word "islam" refers to the monotheistic religion founded on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad as recorded in the Qur'an.
In a sentence
De islam is een van de grootste religies ter wereld.
Islam is one of the largest religions in the world.
Here, 'islam' is used as a noun to refer to the religion itself.
Hij studeert islam en arabistiek aan de universiteit.
He studies Islam and Arabic studies at the university.
In this sentence, 'islam' denotes the subject matter of academic study.
De invloed van de islam in de regio is historisch significant.
The influence of Islam in the region is historically significant.
'Islam' is used to represent the cultural and historical impact associated with the religion.
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