Why We Say "Submission" Instead of "Islam"
"Islam" and "Muslim" are not proper names, they are simply Arabic words that mean "Submission" and "Submitters." Throughout history, ancient prophets like Noah, Abraham, and Jesus’s disciples declared their absolute devotion to God ALONE, but they didn't speak Arabic; they used their own native languages.
Today, we are exposing the greatest misconceptions about submission. Before we address these misconceptions, we must clarify our name. Why do we use the terms submission and submitters? Instead of Islam and Muslims? The words Muslim and Islam are not names. They are Arabic words meaning submitter and submission respectively.
Throughout history, when ancient prophets like Abraham or Jesus' disciples spoke of being Muslims, they did not speak in Arabic. They used their own languages. Islam is not a name, but rather a description of one's absolute devotion to God alone. However, it has been Satan's plan to transform these descriptions into names, then to give Islam and the Muslims a bad name. Because of this, we have now mobilized to pull the rug from under Satan's feet by restoring the religion's true universal identity, submission.
The only religion approved by the Creator is absolute submission to His will.
"The only religion approved by GOD is 'Submission.'..." — Quran 3:19
Anyone who accepts a religion other than submission will find it rejected and in the hereafter, they will be among the losers.
"Anyone who accepts other than Submission as his religion, it will not be accepted from him, and in the Hereafter, he will be with the losers." — Quran 3:85
This true universal faith is not an exclusive club based on Arabic terminology. Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians and the converts. Anyone who believes in God believes in the last day and leads a righteous life receives their reward and has nothing to fear.
"Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the converts; anyone who (1) believes in GOD, and (2) believes in the Last Day, and (3) leads a righteous life, will receive their recompense from their Lord. They have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve." — Quran 2:62
To understand this historical truth, we must look to Abraham, who was neither Jewish nor Christian. He was a monotheist submitter, never an idol worshiper.
"Abraham was neither Jewish, nor Christian; he was a monotheist submitter. He never was an idol worshiper." — Quran 3:67
He is the one who named us submitters originally, establishing a religion with no hardship.
"You shall strive for the cause of GOD as you should strive for His cause. He has chosen you and has placed no hardship on you in practicing your religion - the religion of your father Abraham. He is the one who named you 'Submitters' originally..." — Quran 22:78
We must believe in what was given to Moses, Jesus and all the prophets, making no distinction among them, declaring that to God alone we are submitters.
"Say, 'We believe in GOD, and in what was sent down to us, and in what was sent down to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Patriarchs; and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and all the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction among any of them. To Him alone we are submitters.'" — Quran 2:136
Absolutely. The religion shall be devoted to God alone without elevating human beings to a divine status.
"Absolutely, the religion shall be devoted to GOD alone..." — Quran 39:3
Tragically, over the centuries, people have torn themselves into disputing factions with each party rejoicing in the man-made sects they have created.
"But they tore themselves into disputing factions; each party rejoicing with what they have." — Quran 23:53
They have set up religious leaders and scholars as lords instead of God, turning a universal state of being into an exclusive label.
"They have set up their religious leaders and scholars as lords, instead of GOD. Others deified the Messiah, son of Mary. They were all commanded to worship only one god. There is no god except He. Be He glorified, high above having any partners." — Quran 9:31
By setting up powerless human beings and idols alongside God, they have been diverted from the right path by illusions. We must invite all people to a logical agreement that we shall not worship except God and that we never set up any idols besides Him, nor set up any human beings as lords beside God.
"Say, 'O followers of the scripture, let us come to a logical agreement between us and you: that we shall not worship except GOD; that we never set up any idols besides Him, nor set up any human beings as lords beside GOD.' If they turn away, say, 'Bear witness that we are submitters.'" — Quran 3:64
We are commanded to devote our worship absolutely to God alone, even if the disbelievers dislike it. It is time to drop the divisive labels, hold fast to the rope of God, and unite as brethren without being divided.
"You shall hold fast to the rope of GOD, all of you, and do not be divided..." — Quran 3:103
Frequently Asked Questions
The words Muslim and Islam are not names; they are Arabic words meaning submitter and submission respectively. Islam is meant to be a description of one's absolute devotion to God alone, rather than an exclusive label or name.
No. Throughout history, when ancient prophets like Abraham or Jesus' disciples spoke of being Muslims (submitters), they did not speak in Arabic. They used their own languages.
No. This true universal faith is not an exclusive club based on Arabic terminology. Anyone who believes in God, believes in the last day, and leads a righteous life—including Jews, Christians, and converts—receives their reward and has nothing to fear.
Abraham is the one who named us submitters originally, establishing a religion with no hardship. He was a monotheist submitter and never an idol worshiper.
We must invite all people to a logical agreement that we shall worship none except God, never set up any idols besides Him, and never set up any human beings (like religious leaders and scholars) as lords beside God.
