Linguistically, Muslim comes from the root verb 'salama' . If one were to say "Aslama" it would mean " I submit" , and if one were to say "Islam" it would mean "submission", and likewise if one were to say "Muslim" it would mean "one who submits."
A Muslim is anyone who by his own choice submits to the will of Allah(God) by following the Messengers that He sent to humanity, the last one being Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).
All of God's creation is 'Muslim' in one sense, in that if God wills some harm or blessing for them, they have no choice in the matter:
" Do they seek other than the religion of Allah (Islam), while to Him submitted all creatures in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly. And to Him shall they all be returned." [Quran3:83]
Because of this, it is the logical conclusion that the straight path is to submit to God's will in terms of His legislation which He reveals unto His Messengers, and the one who does this is referred to as a Muslim.
2007-03-12 04:31:00
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answered by ? 3
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muslim: is a person who follows the religion of Islam.
The Arabic word 'Islam' simply means 'submission', and derives from a word meaning 'peace'. In a religious context it means complete submission to the will of God.
2007-03-12 11:41:43
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answered by adiga_5ijabz 4
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A Muslim is a person who follows the religion of Islam.
2007-03-12 11:22:52
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answered by Anonymous
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Hi there.. 'Muslim' means One who submits (to Allah (swt))...
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.
Peace...
2007-03-12 11:25:06
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answered by Sunnydays_r_here_again 3
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One who has surrendered to the will of God.
It is an Arabic word.
2007-03-12 11:25:15
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answered by Anonymous
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http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/muslim
2007-03-12 11:22:44
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answered by ♥LadyC♥ 6
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Very ancient Persian word meaning "sociopath".
Start the down thumbs.
2007-03-12 11:23:07
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answered by Anonymous
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Submission to Allah.
2007-03-12 11:27:56
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answered by Anonymous
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"One who submits."
Islam means submission to the will of Allah.
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2007-03-12 11:22:08
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answered by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6
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"Islam" spelled backwards (with and 'm' at the beginning).
2007-03-12 11:22:39
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answered by Fire_God_69 5
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