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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“May Allah write you the reward and reward you with all good,” the instruction said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
"The parents are grieving. We are all devastated. All praise be to Allah," he tells the BBC at the funeral prayers, where he is helping with crowd control.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
"Oh Allah, my child, forgive me," Erika wrote in video's caption.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
There was no mention of Allah during that particular event.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 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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