Meaning & Origin
Islam is the religion of peace, submission to Allah (God), and obedience to His will. It was founded by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the 7th century CE in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Islam teaches the oneness of God and the importance of moral values, such as honesty, compassion, and generosity.
Spiritual meaning
Submission to the will of Allah
Language details
Islam
Submission to God's will and obedience to His laws
اسلام
اسلام حق دین ہے اور اللہ تعالی کا شریعت ہے
إسلام
الإسلام هو دين الله الحق والسلام للإنس والجن
इस्लाम
इस्लाम ईश्वर की सच्ची और शुद्ध भक्ति है
اسلام
اسلام د الله پاک يو دين دی
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
iz-LAHM
/ˈɪslɑːm/
Lucky number
9
Lucky day
(Thursday)
Lucky colors
Life path
6
Lucky stone
(Aquamarine)
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Islam has had a profound impact on world history, becoming one of the major world religions and shaping the cultures of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central and South Asia. Many of its cultural contributions, such as the development of mathematics, science, art, literature, and the spread of the Arabic language, have had a lasting impact on global civilization.
Islam is based on the belief in one all-powerful God (Allah) and the belief that Muhammad (pbuh) is His last and final messenger. It teaches the importance of living a moral and virtuous life, and emphasizes the spiritual significance of prayer, fasting, and giving to charity. Muslims believe that submission to Allah's will (Islam means submission) leads to inner peace and ultimate happiness in both this life and the next.
Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical references
The term 'Islam' is derived from an Arabic root word 'aslama', meaning 'submission' or 'surrender', which refers to the total surrender of one's will to God (Allah).
7th Century
The name 'Islam' became widely used during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (570-632 CE). The term was adopted to distinguish the new monotheistic faith from other religions in the region, particularly Christianity and Judaism.
7th Century
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