In the West, the term “state” is often associated with a religiously dominated rule when referring to an “Islamic State.” However, the understanding of religion itself varies among Western thinkers. Some interpret it as a force that unites people, while others see it as a matter of poetic thinking, mythology, illusion, or an experience of something holy. This diversity of interpretations contributes to the Western confusion regarding the concept of an Islamic State, as the term carries different connotations for various intellectuals.