The al- is an Arabic prefix which means the. It is used to define the noun, so literally, al-Islam means the submission. It is usually omitted when telling it in English.
There were several religions in Arabia before Islam. These were:
- Judaism
- Christianity
- Paganism
In fact, the Ka'aba was surrounded by some 300 idols that the people of that region...
The word Islam means a wholehearted submission to the will of Almighty Allah, that is worshiping Him alone and without associating any god with Him Most High. all the prophets were Muslims......