Religion of the Maldives Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion
2. the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MALDIVES (noun)
1. a republic on the Maldive Islands; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1965
2. a group of about 1,200 small coral islands (about 220 inhabited) in the Indian ocean
RELIGION (noun)
1. a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
2. an institution to express belief in a divine power

Hint 3: Anagram

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LIMAS

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