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Devoted followers that Raducanu has now secured? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

islam

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'devoted followers' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both groups as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for islam that I've seen before include "Monotheistic religion" , "Faith with five pillars" , "Religion based on Muhammad's teachings" , "Creed" , "organised religion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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