islâmica

Islâmica is the feminine form of the Portuguese adjective islâmico, used to denote relation to Islam. The term appears in academic, cultural, and everyday language to describe ideas, practices, and objects connected with the Islamic faith, its communities, and its history. It derives from al-Islām in Arabic and was adopted into Portuguese as islâmico, with Islâmica forming the feminine agreement.

The scope of Islâmica encompasses many domains. It is used to describe Islamic law (fiqh), theology and religious practice, and the ethical and philosophical dimensions of Islam. It also characterizes Islamic art, architecture, literature, music, and everyday social norms. Because Islam is a diverse and historically long tradition, Islâmica covers a wide range of beliefs and practices, including different schools and expressions such as Sunni, Shia, and Sufi currents, as well as regional traditions across the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and beyond.

In historical terms, Islâmica refers to major periods and movements within the Islamic world, from the early caliphates through medieval scholarly and cultural flourishing to contemporary communities. The term is also used in modern discourse to discuss the relationship between Islamic traditions and modern political, legal, and educational systems, as well as intercultural dialogue and secular governance in predominantly Muslim contexts.