What does Islam mean?
Submission to Allah, and the religion built on five pillars.
Islam explained
Islam comes from a root meaning peace and surrender. Its five pillars are the shahadah, salah, zakat, fasting Ramadan, and Hajj. A Muslim is one who submits.
Related terms
- Imanإِيمَان
Faith: belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and the decree.
- Ihsanإِحْسَان
Excellence: to worship Allah as if you see Him, knowing that He sees you.
- Shahadahشَهَادَة
The testimony of faith: there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
- Muslimمُسْلِم
One who submits to Allah; a follower of Islam.
Questions about Islam
What does Islam mean?
Islam (إِسْلَام, Islam) means: Submission to Allah, and the religion built on five pillars.
How is Islam written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written إِسْلَام and pronounced Islam.
Where does Islam come from in the Quran or hadith?
Islam comes from a root meaning peace and surrender. Its five pillars are the shahadah, salah, zakat, fasting Ramadan, and Hajj. A Muslim is one who submits. Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 8.
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