islami

Islami is an adjective used in many languages to denote something related to Islam, the monotheistic faith followed by Muslims. The term derives from Islam, which in Arabic means submission to God. The form islami or islāmi appears in languages such as Turkish, Indonesian, Malay, Urdu, and others.

As a descriptor, islami attaches to arts, law, finance, architecture, education, and institutions to indicate alignment with Islamic principles. Common phrases include Islamic art, Islamic law (Sharia), and Islamic finance, as well as Islamic architecture and Islamic education. The spelling and capitalization vary by language.

In onomastic uses, islami appears in the names of political movements and financial institutions. For example, Jamaat-e-Islami is a political party in Pakistan and Bangladesh, and Islami Bank Limited is a major commercial bank in Bangladesh. Such usage signals an Islamic identity or governance principles associated with the organization.

As a neutral term, islami does not describe a separate religion; it denotes relation to Islam and is used for descriptive or branding purposes in many contexts. Care is taken to respect religious sensibilities when referring to religious traditions.