Muslims
Muslims
Muslims (pronunciation: /ˈmʊzlɪm/, /ˈmʊslɪm/, /ˈmʊzləm/, or /ˈmʊsləm/; Arabic: مُسلِم) are adherents of Islam, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion. The term "Muslim" comes from the Arabic word "Muslim" (مُسلِم), which means "one who submits (to God)".
Etymology
The word "Muslim" is derived from the Arabic verb "aslama" (أسلم), which means "to submit" or "surrender". It is related to "salam" (سلام), which means "peace". Thus, a Muslim is one who surrenders to the will of God and seeks peace.
Related Terms
- Islam: The religion to which Muslims adhere. It is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and the Quran, the holy book of Islam.
- Quran: The holy book of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.
- Muhammad: The prophet of Islam, who Muslims believe received revelations from God that are recorded in the Quran.
- Sharia: The moral and legal code of Islam, derived from the Quran and the teachings and practices of Muhammad.
- Hijab: A head covering worn by some Muslim women in the presence of any male outside of their immediate family.
- Jihad: A term often misunderstood, it refers to the spiritual struggle within oneself against sin in Islam.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Muslims
- Wikipedia's article - Muslims
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