pre-Islamic

[ pree-is-lam-ik, -lah-mik, -iz- ]

/ ˌpri ɪsˈlæm ɪk, -ˈlɑ mɪk, -ɪz- /

existing prior to the ascendancy of Islam; pre-Muslim.

Origin of pre-Islamic

First recorded in 1875–80

Were they dispossessed, their ancient, pre-Islamic communities destroyed, their families dismembered—of their own free will?

Denigrating Jewish Refugees |Lyn Julius |August 9, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Iranians take pride in their pre-Islamic culture and their ancient civilization.

Memo From the Streets of Tehran, Part II |Parvez Sharma |June 19, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
In any case it is important to notice that the name was given to certain Pre-islamic chieftains.

A Literary History of the Arabs |Reynold Nicholson
I want also to tell you that the Pre-Islamic legends I spoke of to you are admirably arranged for musical suggestion.

The Life and Letters of Lafcadio Hearn, Volume 1 |Elizabeth Bisland

Pre-Islamic literature contains many allusions to the teaching and practices of Christianity.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 4 |Various
Pre-Islamic poetry was the natural expression of nomad life.

A Literary History of the Arabs |Reynold Nicholson
The Arabian poetry which has been most frequently translated and written about in English is Pre-islamic poetry.

The Literature of Ecstasy |Albert Mordell