Islamic

Islamic is an adjective relating to Islam, the monotheistic religion of Muslims. Islam teaches belief in one God (Allah) and follows the Quran and the Sunnah as its primary sources of guidance. The term derives from Islam, meaning submission to God; a practitioner is a Muslim, while 'Islamic' describes things connected with the faith, its law, culture, or institutions.

Common uses include Islamic law (Sharia), Islamic finance, Islamic art and architecture, and the Islamic calendar. Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) has developed through diverse schools and traditions, resulting in a range of interpretations and practices. In modern states, aspects of Sharia may influence personal status law or commercial regulation, but there is no single global system.

Islamic art and architecture are characterized by calligraphy, geometric patterns, and arabesques, with mosques acting as cultural and religious centers. Across regions, Islamic culture has contributed to science, mathematics, medicine, literature, and philosophy, often during what is called the Islamic Golden Age. The term 'Islamic' is used in academic and cultural contexts to describe these historical and contemporary phenomena.

In contemporary usage, 'Islamic' also appears in discussions of education, finance, and reform movements among Muslim communities, again without implying uniformity of belief or practice.