Synonyms
Examples of Allah in a Sentence
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Ibrahim was ready to do so, in faithfulness to Allah, even fighting off Iblis (Satan) when Iblis tried to convince him not to obey.
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USA TODAY, 25 June 2023
Rez stressed that Allah’s immediate termination is necessary.
—Kassy Dillon, Fox News, 22 June 2023
The family is well looked after and are praying to Allah for the safe return of their family members.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 20 June 2023
May Allah accept all your worship in these days of Dhul Hijjah and bless you with what your heart desires.
—Manal Aman, Good Housekeeping, 19 June 2023
The 2016 interview with Allah was conducted by Randy Muhammad, who became leader of the Nation of Islam mosque in Boston two years later, and Wakeel Allah, another follower of the Nation of Islam.
—Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2023
May this sacred month and this new year bring you closer to Allah.
—Manal Aman, Woman's Day, 12 June 2023
The cross-cultural integration is evident via references to Allah in ceremonial song and photographs of Yolŋu wrapped in batik print dating back to 1913.
—Megha Kapoor, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2023
Muslims believe that the Quran comprises the words of Allah dictated to the Prophet Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel.
—Vimal Patel, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2023
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USA TODAY, 25 June 2023
Rez stressed that Allah’s immediate termination is necessary.
—Kassy Dillon, Fox News, 22 June 2023
The family is well looked after and are praying to Allah for the safe return of their family members.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 20 June 2023
May Allah accept all your worship in these days of Dhul Hijjah and bless you with what your heart desires.
—Manal Aman, Good Housekeeping, 19 June 2023
The 2016 interview with Allah was conducted by Randy Muhammad, who became leader of the Nation of Islam mosque in Boston two years later, and Wakeel Allah, another follower of the Nation of Islam.
—Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2023
May this sacred month and this new year bring you closer to Allah.
—Manal Aman, Woman's Day, 12 June 2023
The cross-cultural integration is evident via references to Allah in ceremonial song and photographs of Yolŋu wrapped in batik print dating back to 1913.
—Megha Kapoor, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2023
Muslims believe that the Quran comprises the words of Allah dictated to the Prophet Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel.
—Vimal Patel, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Arabic allāh
First Known Use
1584, in the meaning defined above
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“Allah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Allah. Accessed 4 Oct. 2023.
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Kids Definition
: god sense 1
—used in Islam
Etymology
Arabic allāh
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