What is Islam?
Islam is an Arabic word which means “surrender” or “submission” to the will of Allah (God). It derives from the word salam, meaning “peace” and “safety”.
A Muslim is someone who practises Islam. Islam’s final Prophet, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), characterised Muslims as those “from whom (other) Muslims are safe (salima) from his hands and tongue” (Sahih al-Bukhari).
Below you will find more details about the different important aspects and tenants of Islam. These include information about the Quran, the Prophet, and the Five Pillars of Islam. Of course, there is much more to know about the beauty of Islam; you can find a list of books for further reading in Basic Reading.
“And strive in God with the endeavour which is His right. He hath chosen you and hath not laid upon you in religion any hardship; (this is) the faith of your father Abraham. He hath named you Muslims of old time and in this (Scripture), that the messenger may be a witness unto you, and that ye may be witnesses unto mankind.”
