The word "Islam" came from the Arabic root "Salema" which means peace, submission, purity and obedience. Islam is not a new religion. It evolved from the times of Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) and approximately 240,000 other prophets which included Prophet Isa (peace be upon him). The correct number of prophets or God's Messengers is not known but the Quran mentions that a prophet was sent to each nation and that Muhammad was the last Messenger. In Islam, one becomes a Muslim/Muslimah by affirming and declaring his or her belief that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is His last Messenger. Islam allows personal space but it also promotes the public space as a way of life. You are an individual with your own freewill to do what you wish but you are always accounted for all your actions because you are also responsible for your society and environment. There is your relationship with God and there is also your relationship with fellow beings and your environment. How do Muslims talk about all these in the 21st century in which Islam is often associated with terrorism, extremism, intolerance, poverty and laziness which give birth to Islamophobia and distrust? With all the technologies in the world, can Islam survive? Can it help promote peace and harmony? Can we trust again?
