Everything you need to know about Islam
What is Islam? Islam means voluntary “submission” or “surrender” to the Will of God and comes from the word “salam”, meaning peace gained by following the commands of Allah and his messenger Prophet Muhammed.
Q: What is Islam?
A: Islam means voluntary “submission” or “surrender” to the Will of God and comes from the word “salam”, meaning peace gained by following the commands of Allah and his messenger Prophet Muhammed. Those who follow Islam are called Muslims and we are ordained to follow a middle path and to stay away from extremism of both ends.
Q: Why does Islam have so many restrictions and expectations, eg no alcohol, code of clothing, no gambling, praying five times a day, etc?
A: Islam is a way of life and there are rules and guidelines which enable us to live this life in a healthy, systematic and successful way.
Q: Why do women wear a hijab?
A: Muslim women are instructed in the Koran to protect their chastity just like Mary, the mother of Jesus in the Bible. Most Islamic scholars say a woman’s hijab should cover their body from head to toe, except for the face and the hands, though some say even the face should be covered, except for the eyes. Men also have a hijab which is to lower our gaze and guard our modesty.