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− 2 ISLAM AND A MUSLIM − Islam is the name given by God Almighty to the true religion − revealed by Him. Islam is an Arabic word. Literally the word Islam means, − − Peace and submission; Surrender of one's Will; and to be in amity and concord with the Will of Allah. The significance of the name Islam is the − − attainment of a life of perfect peace and eternal happiness through complete surrender to the Will of God. God Almighty says in the Holy Qur’an: − AhÇ Ó¯ Ë ½J³ Å¿ Ê ÅÎÀ¼nÀ»A ¸Àm ÌÇ ‘ ä Ð æ ê ä å æ ä æ ê ö ä æ ê ê æ å æ å å Õ ä ä å huwa sammakumul muslimina min qablu wa fi hadha − − − − − He (God) named you Muslims before, and in this (The Holy both Book Qur’an). (22:79) − Ým A ɼ»Afħ ÅÍf»A ÆA ’ j å ä æ ê ê Õ ä æ ê ä æ é ê ì ê innaddina ‘indallahil islam − − − Surely, the religion with Allah is Islam (complete submission). true − − (3:20) Islam is the religion that provides true understanding of God and − prescribes His true worship. Islam is inherent in human nature and humans − 32