Islam
(Arabic: Aslama, to surrender)
The religion of Mohammed and of the Koran; ethically, the surrender of the will to God. Its professors are called Muslimun (Muslim, one who has surrendered), believers. Sometimes divided into Iman or Faith, and Din or Practical Religion. See also: Koran , Mohammedism .
Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Islam
Name peculiar to the religion founded by Mohammed, embracing all sects found among his followers. Etymologically the term means “to resign oneself”. The word means not fatalistic submission to the deity, but striving after righteousness, the practice of the law, obedience to rules and formal performance of outward duties. Meaning the acceptance of the divine will, Islam stresses the legal and external performance of religion. — H.H.