Allah
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Allah
First recorded in 1580–90; from Arabic Allāh, akin to ilāh “god”
Example Sentences
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The armed security guard at the San Diego mosque would greet every visitor without fail, responding “Salam wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuh” or “May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you too.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
"I spent 12 years in pain, hiding myself, and praying constantly for children - at last, Allah heard me."
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Making the Allah references all the stranger were Trump’s other religious-themed posts this past weekend.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
He prays to Allah, but is also putting his faith in Israel.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
Celina Aunty starts off with Arul’s favorite prayer to “our father” and then there are prayers to Mary and Allah, and some Hindu chants that Amma used to say.
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
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