Allah

American

[al-uh, ah-luh, ah-lah] / ˈæl ə, ˈɑ lə, ˌɑˈlɑ /

noun

Islam.

the Supreme Being; God.

Allah British

/ ˈælə /

noun

Islam the Muslim name for God; the one Supreme Being

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Allah Cultural

The name for God, the Supreme Being, in the Arabic language; the common name for God in Islam.

Etymology

Origin of Allah

First recorded in 1580–90; from Arabic Allāh, akin to ilāh “god”

Example Sentences

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It is inspired by speculation that John Coltrane’s album “A Love Supreme” refers to the phrase “Allah Supreme.”

From Washington Post

Both passed by the convention’s centerpiece: the Garden of Allah, constructed in Lafayette Square.

From Washington Post

Who could forget the shouts of “Allah u Akbar” as the Taliban fired rockets at the beautiful Buddhas of Bamian, which dated to the 6th century?

From Washington Post

“We have forgiven you, I swear to Allah. We are not for this situation. Please come back to your homes.”

From New York Times

I'm not going to lie to you, I still am a bad person, but Allah will forgive me.

From BBC

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