The Arabic word 'Islam' simply means 'submission', and derives from a word meaning 'peace'. In a religious context it means complete submission to the will of God. 'Mohammedanism' is thus a misnomer because it suggests that Muslims worship Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) rather than God. 'Allah' is the Arabic name for God, which is used by Arab Muslims and Christians alike.






The Quran is the holy book which Muslims recite and turn to for guidence in all aspects of their life. It is the last testament in a series of divine revelations from God.
Every language has one or more terms that are used in reference to God and sometimes to lesser deities. This is not the case with...