What does Muslim mean?

• A. A follower of Muhammad
• B. A believer in God
• C. One who submits to the will of Allah
• D. A person who performs Hajj

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that a Muslim is someone who submits to the will of Allah. The term comes from the Arabic root aslama, meaning to surrender or submit, so being Muslim emphasizes choosing to live in obedience to God and to follow Islam’s guidance. This definition highlights a posture of submission rather than just belief in God or allegiance to a particular person. While Muslims do believe in Muhammad as the Prophet, the label centers on submitting to Allah, not merely being a follower of the Prophet. It’s also not defined by performing Hajj, which is an important act of worship for many Muslims but not the defining identity itself.