Al-Islam quite literally means “the submission”.
Al-Islam quite literally means “the submission”. The name “As-Salaam“, which is one of the many beautiful names of G’d, means “The Peace“. The word “islam“(submission) is derived from the word “salaam“(peace). The name for one who practices this submission is “Muslim” (one who submits). Those who practice “Al-Islam” then are those that submit to “As-Salaam“, G’d, The Creator of all. When we put it altogether, Muslims are those who gain peace by practicing “Al-Islam” (submission). Al-Islam is a way of life professed and practiced by over 1.8 billion people on earth.