Posted: August 16th, 2016

The words Islam and Muslim are from the same Aramaic/Semetic root, and the words Salām, Shalom, and Salem are all translated as “ peace,” “peace that comes from submission to God,” “whole,” “ complete,” “intact.” Explain why “submission” is the major theme of Islam

The words Islam and Muslim are from the same Aramaic/Semetic root, and the words Salām, Shalom, and Salem are all translated as “ peace,” “peace that comes from submission to God,” “whole,” “ complete,” “intact.” Explain why “submission” is the major theme of Islam, keeping in mind this history of the words’ meanings. Identify examples of the connections between “submission” and “ peace” or wholeness” within the practice of Islam. Explain