MUSLIM AND MU'MIN (BELIEVER) - THE DIFFERENCE
There is often a degree of confusion as to the meaning of the terms 'Muslim' and 'Mu'min' (Believer). Please see related article [1] below: 'Muslim' is a term for anyone who submits or surrenders their will to the One true God of the Universe with obedience. This is irrespective of whether or not they have belief in the veracity of the Quran or its messenger . In the context of the Quran and the Prophetic ministry, a 'Mu'min' was one that 'believed' in the veracity of the Quran and the messenger (i.e. Prophet Muhammad) ( pbuh) that God appointed to deliver the final scripture to mankind. Therefore, a Mu'min believed in God, all His scriptures and His messengers. 002:285 "The messenger believes in that which has been revealed to him from his Lord and (so do) believers (Arabic: mu'minuna). Each one believes in God and His angels and His scriptures and His messengers - We make no dis...