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slam, a term with a variety of meanings. First, Islam could refer to the cosmos where the entire universe could be seen to embody existence. In unity it flows, in harmony escribing praise to God; the cosmos only exists because God exists, He sustains it all. Another definition of Islam comes from the idea of it being a continuation of the religions that came before it; therefore the Muslims believe that the
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same God found in Islam is the same God found in the Christian and Jewish faith, which leads me to the last definition of Islam. Islam also referse to a new community of Muslims, a new community living out the core religious tenents itself. A community surrendered and in harmony with God’s unity. When referring to Islam therefore, it is essential to understand that it is but a community submitted
to God and his divine will. Remembering these definitions is important because looking throughout the definitions of Islam the theme of unity and harmony runs through it. Islam is seen to be a religion of peace by Muslims. Muslims argue that this peace is better seen when individuals live according to and are guided by the expectations of the Quran. A person looking for this WINTER 2019
