Belief and the unseen
What does Muslim mean?
مُسْلِم
Muslim
One who submits to Allah; a follower of Islam.
Muslim explained
The Quran says Ibrahim named the believers Muslims. A Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand other Muslims are safe, the Prophet ﷺ said.
Source
Al-Hajj 22:78; Sahih al-Bukhari 10
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Questions about Muslim
What does Muslim mean?
Muslim (مُسْلِم, Muslim) means: One who submits to Allah; a follower of Islam.
How is Muslim written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written مُسْلِم and pronounced Muslim.
Where does Muslim come from in the Quran or hadith?
The Quran says Ibrahim named the believers Muslims. A Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand other Muslims are safe, the Prophet ﷺ said. Source: Al-Hajj 22:78; Sahih al-Bukhari 10.
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