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In fact, there is no other concept that has been operative as a determinant of Muslim civilization in all its aspects to the same extent as 'ilm.

...most powerful among the terms of Muslim religious life such as, for instance, tawḥîd “recognition of the oneness of God,” ad-dîn “the true religion”, and many others that are used constantly and emphatically.

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