hanifism

/həˈnɪfɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used to describe the traditional practice of Islam, adhering to the original Islamic teachings and the path of the Hanif, a pre-Islamic monotheist.

“The scholar’s research focused on the differences between hanifism and modern interpretations of Islam.”

Synonyms

  • orthodoxy
  • traditionalism

Antonyms

  • liberalism
  • secularism