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The name Islam, is derived from the Arabic word "salam," which is often interpreted as meaning "peace" or "submission." The religion claimed to be the revelation of God (Allah) through the angel Jibril a.k.a. Gabriel to a man named Muhammad (pbuh). Muhammad was born in approximately 570-571 AD. He was born to the powerful tribe of the Quraish in Mekkah (Mecca), what we now call Saudi Arabia. His father's name was Abdullah. His mother's name was Aminah.
Abdullah was a merchant who made caravan...
Published on September 24, 2009 04:24