Explain What Is Meant By The Terms Islam and Muslim?

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Explain What Is Meant By The Terms Islam and Muslim?

The word Islam has two main meanings which are peace and submission to God. Islam in linguistic meaning is the religion of Muslims which in Arabic term is known as peace and tranquility. However in Islamic term it is when a Muslim submits their will to Allah and be obedient to his rules which are set in the Quran and what his beloved Prophet Muhammad encouraged us to do. It is said in the holy Quran “He who obeys the Messenger has indeed obeyed Allah, but he who turns away, then we have not sent you as a watcher over them.” (4:80) it is clearly said in the Quran that Muslims should follow Prophet Muhammad too as he is the messenger of Allah but not worship him.

The origin of Islam was recognized by the last prophet sent on this earth, but Muslims believe that it had come long before Prophet was even born. Islam was chosen by Allah as it says in the Quran “Today I have perfected my favour upon you and chosen for you Islam as your religion,” (5:3) in this verse Allah has clearly told the Muslims that Islam is what Allah chose for them. The religion Islam was given to Prophet Adam who was the first man on this earth and the first prophet of Allah, which ever Prophet that was sent to this by the command of Allah, were from the religion Islam. The name Islam was not decided by any Prophet but was chosen by Allah himself as he clearly mentioned his final revelation to mankind. It s also said in the Quran that religion Islam was chosen by Allah “Truly, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam” (3:19).

Islam is the religion which all the Muslims follow as it deals with all the aspect and matters of life such as economical, political, social and religious view. In Islam there are six beliefs and five pillars which are known as the basics in Islam. In order to become a true Muslims, they have to believe in these articles to submit their selves to Allah completely. Islam is a complete way of life for the Muslims. They are rule on everything from birth to death on how to live Islam the way their lords want them to. Islam enjoins faith in the oneness and unity of Allah. Islam has covered its social and economic views in the Quran and the Hadith which are known as words of Prophet Muhammad as well as shariah laws. “Verily, this Quran guides to that which is most just and right and gives glad tidings to the believers who work deeds of righteousness, that they shall have a great reward.” (17:9) this Quranic verse clearly tells the Muslims that Quran is their best guidance which they could follow to guide themselves from right to wrong. There are many issues in Islam that are written in the holy Quran such as marriage, children or any other matters that occur within the society.

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Muslims means when he submits and surrenders himself to the will of Allah. He who follows the religion Islam is a Muslim. One of the important beliefs that Muslims have is that Allah is one and he has no partner, he created us and the whole of the universe. Allah has clearly said in the holy Quran that “Verily whosever sets up partners in worship with God, then God has forbidden paradise for him and fire will be his abode” whoever associates partners with Allah he shall never be forgiven, Prophet Muhammad has said that associating partners with Allah ...

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