 slam is an Arabic word meaning "submission (to God)" and is described as a "Deen" in Arabic, meaning "way of life" and/or "religion". It has an etymological relationship to other Arabic words, such as Salaam, meaning "peace". The Arabic word "Muslim" is related to the word Islam and means a "vassal" of God and "one who surrendered" or submits (to God). Muslims see homage to God as a sign of distinction; this term has no negative connotations. Homage means serving the will of God above and beyond one's own goals.
1 -[Islam : Presentation]
2 -[Islam : Beliefs]
3 -[Islam : The Qur'an]
4 -[Islam : Historical origin of Islam]
5 -[Islam : Denominations of Islam]
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