Islam began in Arabia and was revealed to humanity by the Prophet Muhammad.
What is Islam and what does it mean?
Islam is not only a religion but also a complete way of life. Contrary to popular belief Islam does not literally mean peace. Islam is derived from the Arabic root "Salema": peace, purity, submission and obedience. In the religious sense, Islam means submission to the will of God and obedience to His law.
What are the followers of Islam called?
A person who follows Islam is called a Muslim, (sometimes the term Muslimah is used to describe a Muslim women) and this means "one who surrenders to God."
When does Islam date back to?
Islam dates back to the age of Adam and its message has been conveyed to man by God's prophets and messengers, including Abrahim, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad
Who and what do they believe in?
Islam is a monotheistic religion so they believe in one God; Allah. Allah is an Arabic word that describes God. "Allah" comes from the Arabic word "elah"a god' or something worshiped. This word (elah) can be made plural (gods), as in "aleha" and it can be male or female just as the word in English can be "goddess." "Allah" comes from "elaha" but it brings more clarification and understanding.
Allah = Has no gender (not male and not female)
"He" is used only out of respect and dignity - not for gender
Allah = Always singular - Never plural
Allah = Means "The Only One to be Worshipped"
What is Islam and what does it mean?
Islam is not only a religion but also a complete way of life. Contrary to popular belief Islam does not literally mean peace. Islam is derived from the Arabic root "Salema": peace, purity, submission and obedience. In the religious sense, Islam means submission to the will of God and obedience to His law.
What are the followers of Islam called?
A person who follows Islam is called a Muslim, (sometimes the term Muslimah is used to describe a Muslim women) and this means "one who surrenders to God."
When does Islam date back to?
Islam dates back to the age of Adam and its message has been conveyed to man by God's prophets and messengers, including Abrahim, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad
Who and what do they believe in?
Islam is a monotheistic religion so they believe in one God; Allah. Allah is an Arabic word that describes God. "Allah" comes from the Arabic word "elah"a god' or something worshiped. This word (elah) can be made plural (gods), as in "aleha" and it can be male or female just as the word in English can be "goddess." "Allah" comes from "elaha" but it brings more clarification and understanding.
Allah = Has no gender (not male and not female)
"He" is used only out of respect and dignity - not for gender
Allah = Always singular - Never plural
Allah = Means "The Only One to be Worshipped"