2006-09-06 07:05:29 · 15 answers · asked by aleena the pari 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Islam a monotheistic religion based upon the Qur'an, which adherents believe was sent by God through Muhammad.
In Arabic, Islam derives from the triconsonantal root Sīn-Lām-Mīm, with a basic meaning of "to surrender". Islam is an abstract nominal derived from this root, and literally means "submission to 'The God'" (Arabic : Allah).
2006-09-06 07:11:50 · answer #1 · answered by Andy S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Islam generally means peace. another meaning is "submission to the will of God". Submission to the will of God brings peace in both wordly life and hereafter.
The name of this religion is a great uniqueness. Every other religion is named after a person, a group or a tribe:
1. Christianity - Jesus Christ
2. Judaism - Group of people.
3. Hindu - People of Hind.
4. Buddhism - Goutam Buddha
But Islam is different. The name carries the core goal of the religion.
2006-09-06 14:34:33 · answer #2 · answered by SFNDX 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(Äsläm´, Äs´läm) , [Arab.,=submission to God], world religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad. Founded in the 7th cent., Islam is the youngest of the three monotheistic world religions (with Judaism and Christianity). An adherent to Islam is a Muslim [Arab.,=one who submits].
At the core of Islam is the Qur'an, believed to be the final revelation by a transcendent Allah [Arab.,=the God] to Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam; since the Divine Word was revealed in Arabic, this language is used in Islamic religious practice worldwide. Muslims believe in final reward and punishment, and the unity of the umma, the "nation" of Islam. Muslims submit to Allah through arkan ad-din, the five basic requirements or "pillars" : shahadah, the affirmation that "there is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God" ; salah, the five daily ritual prayers (see liturgy, Islamic); zakat, the giving of alms, also known as a religious tax; Sawm, the dawn-to-sunset fast during the lunar month of Ramadan; and hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca. The importance of the hajj can hardly be overestimated: this great annual pilgrimage unites Islam and its believers from around the world.
2006-09-06 14:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by raz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Islam is just a religion like any other religion.It's fundamental concept is faith.This is a great concept because everything is ultimately based upon faith from our birth to death.Science itself is imagination and not flawless.What is true under particular conditions will not be true in another situation.Money is imagination and the society should have faith and accept the rules for a trade or transaction to happen.
Anyway,it does not mean that it is superior than any other faith.This is the only religion which claims so and that is the real problem.Rest everyone knows and it is meaningless to go any further.
2006-09-06 14:24:22 · answer #4 · answered by indianincredible 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you refer to Arabic language dictionaries you will find out that the meaning of the word Islam is: submission, humbling oneself, and obeying commands and heeding prohibitions without objection, sincerely worshipping Allaah alone, believing what He tells us and having faith in Him. The word Islam has become the name of the religion which was brought by Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).
Why is this religion called Islam? For all the religions on earth are called by various names, either the name of a specific man or a specific nation. So Christianity takes its name from Christ; Buddhism takes its name from its founder, the Buddha; the Zoroastrians became well known by this name because their founder and standard-bearer was Zoroaster. Similarly, Judaism took its name from a tribe known as Yehudah (Judah), so it became known as Judaism. And so on. Except for Islam, for it is not attributed to any specific man or to any specific nation, rather its name refers to the meaning of the word Islam. What this name indicates is that the establishment and founding of this religion was not the work of one particular man and that it is not only for one particular nation to the exclusion of all others. Rather its aim is give the attribute implied by the word Islam to all the peoples of the earth. So everyone who acquires this attribute, whether he is from the past or the present, is a Muslim, and everyone who acquires this attribute in the future will also be a Muslim.
Source:
http://www.islam-qa.com/
2006-09-06 14:13:34 · answer #5 · answered by adapoda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Islam is the final religion from Allah to Mankind to guide us to the right way that we should take to live in peace and success and, in the same time to make Allah satisfied with us.
"Islam" is an Arabic world means "submission to Allah" and it's near from another word which is "Salam" meaning peace, so sometimes some people say that Islam means peace and it, in deed, aims at spreading peace all over the world.
2006-09-06 15:24:15 · answer #6 · answered by Green visitor is back :D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
islam is a great religion like other religion from god and about the meaning you know islam is from this word:taslim . i do not know the meaning of taslim in the english so i can not explain it exactly but dear listen to me when you say :god i am taslim means that god i am ready to do whatever you want i am ready to do all the things that god wants me. islam is a nice religion i am an iranian muslim teenage and let me tell you that islam is not a strict religion it is really easy but unfortunately some people take it difficult . it is a religion with a lot of love and kindness!
2006-09-06 14:16:03 · answer #7 · answered by star 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the word 'Islam' means, in Arabic, something like 'Submission' ie, to Gods Will
Islam is a religion. Welcome to earth, how's Mars these days?
2006-09-06 14:09:57 · answer #8 · answered by thomas p 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The literal meaning of Islam is peace; surrender of one’s will i.e. losing oneself for the sake of God and surrendering one’s own pleasure for the pleasure of God. The message of Islam was revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) 1, 400 years ago. It was revealed through angel Gabriel (on whom be peace) and was thus preserved in the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran carries a Divine guarantee of safeguard from interpolation and it claims that it combines the best features of the earlier scriptures.
The prime message of Islam is the Unity of God, that the Creator of the world is One and He alone is worthy of worship and that Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) is His Messenger and Servant. The follower of this belief is thus a Muslim - a Muslim’s other beliefs are: God’s angels, previously revealed Books of God, all the prophets, from Adam to Jesus (peace be on them both), the Day of Judgement and indeed the Decree of God. A Muslim has five main duties to perform, namely; bearing witness to the Unity of God and Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) as His Messenger, observing the prescribed prayer, payment of Zakat, keeping the fasts of Ramadhan and performing the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Islam believes that each person is born pure. The Holy Quran tells us that God has given human beings a choice between good and evil and to seek God’s pleasure through faith, prayer and charity. Islam believes that God created mankind in His image and by imbuing the attributes of God on a human level mankind can attain His nearness. Islam’s main message is to worship God and to treat all God’s creation with kindness and compassion. Rights of parents in old age, orphans and the needy are clearly stated. Women’s rights were safeguarded 1,400 years ago when the rest of the world was in total darkness about emancipation. Islamic teachings encompass every imaginable situation and its rules and principles are truly universal and have stood the test of time.
In Islam virtue does not connote forsaking the bounties of nature that are lawful. On the contrary one is encouraged to lead a healthy, active life with the qualities of kindness, chastity, honesty, mercy, courage patience and politeness. In short, Islam has a perfect and complete code for the guidance of individuals and communities alike. As the entire message of Islam is derived from the Holy Quran and indeed the Sunnah and Hadith (the traditions and practices of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings on him) it is immutable in the face of change in time and place. It may appear rigid to the casual eye, in actual fact it is most certainly an adaptable way of life regardless of human changes.
Islam teaches that the path to spiritual development is open to all. Any individual who searches the One Creator can seek nearness to God through sincere and earnest worship; it is central to establishing a relationship with the Almighty. This positive message for humanity fills hearts with hope and courage.
At present there are 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide and they form the majority in more than 50 countries of the world. Today Islam is the fastest growing faith in the world - its beautiful message is reaching millions in the far corner of the earth.
2006-09-07 08:59:23 · answer #9 · answered by Ninoshtein 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Islanm in arabic means "submission". since i m a muslim i define ISLAM as
I-I
S-Surrender before the
L-Law made by
A-Almighty Allah and
M-Mohammed
2006-09-10 11:23:51 · answer #10 · answered by shadab n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋