Definition of Islam

Literal Meaning

Comes from Arabic word 'salima' which means to agree to something or to have peace

Terminological Meaning

- the verbal construct of Islam is 'Aslama' which means to submit or surrender one's will and life to the will of Allah

Ways of Submission

Human: Following the teachings in the al-Quran and Sunnah

Universe: through Laws of Allah for Nature (Sunnatullah)

"and the sun runs on it's fixed course foor a term (appointed). That is the decree of the All-Mighty, All-Knowing"

Surah Yaasin: 38

Animals: Through Instinct

"And your Lord (Allah) inspires the bees saying: "Take yu habitation in the mountanins, in the trees, ad in what they (human) erect (buildings)""

16:68