Islam is a male name of Arabic origin, meaning "Submission To God." It is derived from the religion of Islam, an Abrahamic monotheistic faith based on the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Adherents of Islam, known as Muslims, believe in the oneness of God, the prophethood of Muhammad, and the importance of the Quran as the final revelation. The name reflects the fundamental concept of submitting to the will of God, which is central to the Islamic faith. With an estimated 1.9 billion followers worldwide, Islam is the second-largest religious population and has a profound historical and cultural impact across diverse regions. The name Islam carries deep religious significance and represents devotion and surrender to the divine will.
Islam has a significant presence in Scotland, with a history dating back to the 19th century. The first known Muslim in Scotland was Wazir Beg, a medical student who studied at the University of Edinburgh in 1858 and 1859. The immigration of Muslims to Scotland gained momentum in the late 20th century, with the Muslim population growing from 0.9% in 2001 to 2.2% in 2022. Glasgow has the highest concentration of Muslim residents, with Pollokshields and Southside Central being the wards with the highest Muslim population. The Muslim community in Scotland is ethnically diverse, with individuals of Pakistani, Arab, White, and African origins. The 2011 Scottish census revealed that 71% of Muslims in Scotland consider their national identity to be Scottish or British. In terms of education and employment, Scottish Muslims are relatively well-educated, with 37.5% holding degree level qualifications. Notable Scottish Muslims include Aamer Anwar, Ali Abbasi, Bashir Ahmad, Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh, and Humza Yousaf, among others. Important mosques in Scotland include Glasgow Central Mosque, Edinburgh Central Mosque, Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre, and Dundee Central Mosque.
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