Question:

What are the meanings of Islam and Muslim?

Answer:

The words Islam and Muslim come from the root word: ‘aslama’ اسلم  which is in its turn from the original root s-l-m س ل م  with the verbal noun silm سلم .

Silm is peace and aslama is to surrender in peace.

Therefore, Islam is the religion of surrendering to God to achieve peace in every aspect of life.

A Muslim is a person who submits their soul to God and achieves peace in return.

Answered by: Dr Ali Alsamail
Certified by: Sheikh Mohammad Saeed Bahmanpour