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What is a Muslim and Islam?
The word “Islam” means “submission to the will of God.” Followers of Islam are called Muslims. Muslims are monotheistic and worship one, all-knowing God, who in Arabic is known as Allah. Followers of Islam aim to live a life of complete submission to Allah. The Quran (or Koran) is the major holy text of Islam.
What’s the meaning of Islamic fundamentalism?
A movement that has gained momentum in recent decades within several Muslim nations. Islamic fundamentalists oppose the infiltration of secular and Westernizing influences and seek to institute Islamic law, including strict codes of behavior. They also target political corruption in Muslim nations.
What is the moral code of Islam called?
The Quran, which Muslims believe to be the verbatim word of God, serves as the primary source of moral teachings in Islam.
What is meant by Islamic values?
1. It consists of three main kinds of values; akhlaq, which refers to the duties and responsibilities set out in the shari’ah and in Islamic teaching generally; adab, which refers to the manners associated with good breeding; and the qualities of character possessed by a good Muslim.
What is the name of the religion that Muslims follow?
Islam is the name of the religion that Muslims follow. People who practice Islam are called Muslims, just like those who practice Christianity are called Christians.
What is the meaning of Islam?
Islam is the name of the religion that Muslims follow. People who practice Islam are called Muslims, just like those who practice Christianity are called Christians. The literal and lexical meaning of Islam means submission. Islam comes from the root Arabic letters s-l-m which are the same root letters the word peace (salam) comes from.
What is the difference between an Arab and a Muslim?
The term Arab is often used interchangeably with Muslim, but this is incorrect. Arab is a race while Islam is a religion. Not all Arabs are Muslim and most Muslims are actually not Arab. Arabs make up about 13\% of the Muslim population.