| The Arabic word 'Islam' simply means 'submission', and derives from a word meaning 'peace'. In a religious context it means complete submission to the will of God. | ||
| 'Mohammedanism' is thus a misnomer because it suggests that Muslims worship Muhammad rather than God. 'Allah' is the Arabic name for God, which is used by Arab Muslims and Christians alike. | ||
| Such misconceptions can be explained in part when Muslim academics over the ages have sought to qualify Muhammad as the very last messenger. | ||
| As a result, there has been a movement within Islam that has indeed raised Muhammad to almost deity status. This was never the intent of Muhammad, nor the message of Qur'an. It is unfortunately a byproduct of orthodoxy and a way of any religious administration in restricting further inspiration and challenge to their authority. | ||
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