It refers to submitting oneself to the teachings brought by the Prophet Sallalahu Alaihi Wa Sallam abiding by the commands and refraining from the prohibitions.

There are four elements of Islaam. They are as follows:

1. Al-Qur’aan

2. Al-Hadeeth

3. Al-Ijmaa’

4. Al-Qiyaas

The sacred scripture of Allaah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala, which was revealed to the last and final Prophet; Muhammad Sallalahu Alaihi Wa Sallam. The book guides people to their religious and worldly affairs. It teaches man how to get preparation for the eternal life.

The statements and practices of the Nabee Sallalahu Alaihi Wa Sallam which explain the Qur’aanic teachings and direct mankind to those instructions.

The term Ijmaa’ is used for the unanimity of the Ulamaa on a religious matter in a way that the majority of Muslims approve that unity.