The term 'Muslim' refers to which of the following meanings?

The term 'Muslim' refers to which of the following meanings?

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

Answer: (C)

The term Muslim describes someone who submits to Allah’s will. In Arabic, Islam means surrender or submission to God, so a Muslim is defined by that active stance of submission to God’s commands as revealed in the Qur’an and illustrated by the Prophet Muhammad. This goes beyond merely believing in God, because submission implies aligning belief with practice and obedience to God’s guidance. It’s not about being a follower of Muhammad in the sense of identity alone, since Muslims are defined by surrender to God, not by a title tied to a single leader. And performing the Hajj is an important pillar for those who can, but it doesn’t define who counts as a Muslim.