The Shia Twelvers gives credibility to someone’s assertion that “Islam is not a religion. It’s a war plan.” Churchill? General Flynn? I don’t recall.
It is definitely NOT a religion! As I mentioned, it is 'reality' to those still living in the context of the 7th century. For those who dream that they are destined to rule the world via that vehicle, it is close to a religion through faith; if there was some basis in fact, it would be science fiction, I suppose.