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What Is Islam? When we think about Islam--or any religion that has lasted for a long time--we should remember that it has evolved through history and will continue to do so. It has varied from time to time, from place to place, and maybe even from one person to another. As personal belief systems, religions are hard to describe: How do you speak or write about someone else's deepest thoughts? Let me try to answer the question anyway. Basic Beliefs Islam is the act of submission to the will of God (Allah in Arabic). In the broadest s