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 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
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
There was no mention of Allah during that particular event.
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
My hijab was a sign of my maturity and faithfulness to Allah, but I didn’t need anyone at Maplewood Middle School to recognize that.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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