The Meaning of Islfrm Of all the major religions of the world, Isldm stands apart in that it does not derive its name from a tribe or person or locality; like Judaism (from Judah), or Christianity (from Christ) or Buddhism (from Buddha), or Hinduism (from the land of Hind, i.e., [ndia). And Isl4m does not derive its name from the Prophet Muhammad. Muhammad is not worshipped, nor is he regarded as the founder of Islflm or the author of its holy scripture, the Qurdn. The term lslAm occurs in more than one place in the QurEn itself. It is derived from the Arabic root (slm) which connotes peaceo r submission.I ndeed,t he proper meaning of lsldm is tJre attainment of peace, both inner zurd outer peace, by submission of oneself to the will of God (A[lah). This means conscious, loving and trusting submission,t he acceptanceo f His grace and following of His path. In that sense the Muslim regards Islam not as a new religion that came in the seventh century with the advent of the ProphetM uhammad,b ut as a continuationo f the basicm ission of all prophets throughout history. That mission was perfected and made universal with the last of those prophets, Muhammad
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