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in the Koran and prophetic quotations; Third the functions which they fulfill in this world and the
next.
The first is one of language, the second is of interpretation, and the third is of jurisprudence and
Religion.
The first consideration concerning the literal meaning of the words.
"Belief" means literally "acceptance". Concerning the brothers of Joseph, Allah says: "They said (to
Jacob): `We went racing and left Joseph with our things. The wolf devoured him. But you will not
BELIEVE us, though we speak the truth'" (Quran 12:17), which is the same as saying that he will not
accept their word.
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Islam on the other hand means submission, and surrender to Allah through yielding and compliance;
and henceforth abjuring rebellion, pride, and stubbornness.
next.
The first is one of language, the second is of interpretation, and the third is of jurisprudence and
Religion.
The first consideration concerning the literal meaning of the words.
"Belief" means literally "acceptance". Concerning the brothers of Joseph, Allah says: "They said (to
Jacob): `We went racing and left Joseph with our things. The wolf devoured him. But you will not
BELIEVE us, though we speak the truth'" (Quran 12:17), which is the same as saying that he will not
accept their word.
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Islam on the other hand means submission, and surrender to Allah through yielding and compliance;
and henceforth abjuring rebellion, pride, and stubbornness.