Others held that Islam refers specifically to surrendering to Allah, humbling oneself before Him, and submitting to His judgment concerning that in which one believes. As He said:

“The Bedouins say, ‘We believe.’ Say, ‘You have not believed; rather, say, “We have submitted,” for faith has not yet entered your hearts.’” [Al-Hujurāt: 14]

He also said:

“They consider their acceptance of Islam a favor to you. Say, ‘Do not consider your acceptance of Islam a favor to me. Rather, Allah has bestowed a favor upon you by guiding you to faith.’” [Al-Hujurāt: 17]

This also provides evidence for those who say that the two are one and the same.

[Intercession, the Cistern, Resurrection, and Reckoning]

They affirm that Allah will bring some of those who profess His oneness out of the Fire through the intercession of the intercessors, and that intercession is real, the Cistern is real, resurrection is real, and the reckoning is real.

[Refraining from Declaring Any Particular Monotheist Destined for Paradise or the Fire]

They do not declare with certainty that any particular member of the Muslim community is destined for Paradise or the Fire, for such knowledge is hidden from them; they do not