A person who believes in and consciously follows Islam is called a Muslim.
The name of the religion is Islam, which comes from an Arabic root word meaning.
The name of the religion is Islam,
Which comes from an Arabic root word meaning "peace " and "submission" Islam teaches that one can only find peace in one's life by submitting to Almighty God (Allah) in heart, soul and deed.
A person who believes in
And consciously follows Islam is called a Muslim, also from the same root word. So, the religion is called "Islam," and a person who believes in and follows it is a "Muslim."
Allah is the proper name for Almighty God,
And is often translated merely as "God." Allah has other names that are used to describe His characteristics: the Creator, the Sustainer, the Merciful, the Compassionate, etc.
The Muslim concept of worship is very broad. Muslims consider everything they do in life to be an act of worship, if it is done according to Allah's guidance. There are also five formal acts of worship which help strengthen a Muslim's faith and obedience. They are often called the "Five Pillars of Islam " as below
Testimony of faith (Kalima):
The most important pillar is the testimony of faith, called the Shahada: “La ilaha illa Allah, Muhammadun rasoolu Allah,” meaning “There is no true god but God (Allah), and Mohammed is the Messenger (Prophet) of God.” This simple statement expresses a Muslim's full commitment to the teachings of Islam.
Prayer (Salat):
Salat is the name for the obligatory prayers said five times a day. The Islamic faith believes that individuals have a direct relationship with God, and the prayers represent the direct link between the worshipper and God. Prayers are said at dawn, noon, midafternoon, sunset and nightfall, with the worshippers facing Mecca.
To Pay Zakat (Alms giving):
Zakat refers to the financial obligations required of adherents. A key principle of Islam is that everything belongs to God, and that wealth is only held by human beings in trust. The word zakat means both "purification" and "growth." Each year a Muslim calculates his or her own zakat. Most adherents use a benchmark of 2 1/2 percent of an individual's capital, given annually to the needy or for religious purposes.
To perform the Pilgrimage(Hajj):
The annual pilgrimage to Mecca -- the Hajj -- is considered the most significant manifestation of Islamic faith and unity. It is an obligation for those who are physically and financially able to perform it at least once in life.
To Observe fasting during Ramadhan.(Bukhari):
Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until sundown, abstaining from food, drink and sexual relations. The fast is used as a method of self-purification. By forgoing worldly comforts, the fasting person seeks to gain a richer perception of God and a heightened sensitivity to the sufferings of the poor.
