íslamskur

Íslamskur is the Icelandic word for Islamic. It refers to anything related to Islam, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion. This includes the beliefs, practices, and culture associated with Muslims. The term can be used to describe Islamic art, architecture, law, or any other aspect of Muslim civilization. Iceland, while predominantly Christian, has a small but growing Muslim population, and the term íslamskur is used within the country to refer to these aspects.

The core tenets of Islam include the belief in one God (Allah), the prophethood of Muhammad, and the Quran as the holy scripture. Muslims adhere to the Five Pillars of Islam: the declaration of faith (Shahada), prayer (Salat), charity (Zakat), fasting during Ramadan (Sawm), and pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) if able. The cultural expressions of Islam are diverse and have evolved over centuries across various regions, influencing everything from literature and music to social customs and cuisine. When the adjective íslamskur is used in an Icelandic context, it denotes these universal Islamic principles and their manifestations as they pertain to the Muslim community in Iceland or in a broader global sense.