The Levels of Deen

The Arabic term ' Deen' is usually translated into 'religion'. 'Religion' in Western terminology as opposed to the term, 'Deen' in Islamic terminology means a way of  spending an hour or so on Sundays to listen to a sermon in a church.The word 'Deen', commonly refers to Islam as a whole way of life. It is all in one- theological dogma, acts of worship,political practice,and a detailed code of conduct, including the hygiene or etiquette. Hence, it is preferable to refer to Islam as 'Deen' instead of religion.