en_GB http://tobyinkster.co.uk/tag/islam/ http://tobyinkster.co.uk/blog/2007/03/05/islam/ <p>msk2000 wrote:</p> <blockquote><p>What is the meaning of the word Islam?<br> Praise be to Allaah.</p></blockquote> <p>That is one translation, but like many non-English words, there is no real direct translation into English. As an example, the French word &#8216;terroir&#8217; which pertains to the conditions in which grapes are grown.</p> <p>&#8220;Islam&#8221; is one such word. It simultaneously refers to peace, surrender, happiness and obedience. It&#8217;s the kind of peace that comes from surrender; the kind of surrender that comes from surrendering yourself to Allah; the kind of obedience required when &#8220;following your heart&#8221;. It means that, and probably more too.</p> <blockquote><p>Why is this religion called Islam? For all the religions on earth are called by various names, either the name of a specific man or a specific nation. So Christianity takes its name from Christ; Buddhism takes its name from its founder, the Buddha; the Zoroastrians became well known by this name because their founder and standard-bearer was Zoroaster. Similarly, Judaism took its name from a tribe known as&#8230;</p></blockquote>