Since the beginning of Muhammad, the terms “Islam” and “Muslim” have been used frequently. These two terms have obtained different meanings and have been used by different groups since the beginning of Islam’s time. Different groups possess different understandings for both of these terms and these understandings reveal much more about the religion that some may not already know.
The word “Islam” quite literally means “submission.” Islam is a monotheistic faith with a belief in Allah revealed through Muhammad. Those who believe in Islam believe in the Qur’an and in the revelations received by Muhammad. The Shariah, the revelations, and the Qur’an are the set of laws they believe in. Faith is achieved through submission and the belief in Muhammad’s revelations. The term “Muslim” is defined as “one who submits.” Muslims are a community of people that submit to God based on the revelations brought by Muhammad. This meaning of this …show more content…
150 years passed before this term was reified. These terms show a relationship between humans and God because these people are not just following a religion, but are showing an extreme dedication to God. It is extremely important to them that they focus on his will. The most important concept for describing Islam is the concept of Shari’a, which is a part of the legal implications of these terms. Law is embraced by the terms ilm, which is called learning, and fiqh, which is the understanding or comprehension of the will of God. Fiqh includes private actions and no public impact (Lecture, October 19). All legal and social transactions are encompassed under the Shari’a as the comprehensive principle of the total way of life (Rahman, 101). The theological implications claim that God is all-powerful, or he is not. This relates back to the created versus
The word “Islam” quite literally means “submission.” Islam is a monotheistic faith with a belief in Allah revealed through Muhammad. Those who believe in Islam believe in the Qur’an and in the revelations received by Muhammad. The Shariah, the revelations, and the Qur’an are the set of laws they believe in. Faith is achieved through submission and the belief in Muhammad’s revelations. The term “Muslim” is defined as “one who submits.” Muslims are a community of people that submit to God based on the revelations brought by Muhammad. This meaning of this …show more content…
150 years passed before this term was reified. These terms show a relationship between humans and God because these people are not just following a religion, but are showing an extreme dedication to God. It is extremely important to them that they focus on his will. The most important concept for describing Islam is the concept of Shari’a, which is a part of the legal implications of these terms. Law is embraced by the terms ilm, which is called learning, and fiqh, which is the understanding or comprehension of the will of God. Fiqh includes private actions and no public impact (Lecture, October 19). All legal and social transactions are encompassed under the Shari’a as the comprehensive principle of the total way of life (Rahman, 101). The theological implications claim that God is all-powerful, or he is not. This relates back to the created versus