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What does Islam mean?

What does Islam mean, and how do Muslims understand belief in the one God? A simple introduction for those exploring Islam.

Islamsubmission to Allah. means submission to AllahAllah: the Arabic word for God., the one God. For Muslims, this means believing in Him, worshipping Him and trying to live by His guidance. The Qur’an also links this submission with doing good.Koran 2:112 (soera Al-Baqara)

A message that goes back to Adam

Muslims believe that AllahAllah: the Arabic word for God. has always been the one God. In Islamsubmission to Allah., the call to worship Him did not begin with Muhammad. The Qur’an names Adam (peace be upon him)Koran 3:33 (soera Āl Imrān) and tells of prophets who came after him, including Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, David, Solomon and Jesus (peace be upon them).Koran 4:163–164 (soera An-Nisāʾ) Muslims believe that Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is the final prophet.Koran 33:40 (soera Al-Aḥzāb) They see belief in the one God as the central message connecting these prophets. The Qur’an expresses this shared call: worship God alone.Koran 21:25 (soera Al-Anbiyāʾ)

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What does submission mean in daily life?

Submission to AllahAllah: the Arabic word for God. is a conscious choice. A Muslim acknowledges that AllahAllah: the Arabic word for God. alone is to be worshipped and tries to live accordingly in words and actions. It begins with faith in Him and takes shape, among other things, in prayer, honesty and care for others. The Qur’an mentions submission to AllahAllah: the Arabic word for God. and doing good together.Koran 2:112 (soera Al-Baqara)