Allah

American  

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

noun

Islam.

1. the Supreme Being; God.

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Allah British  

/ ˈælə /

noun

1. Islam the Muslim name for God; the one Supreme Being

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Allah Cultural  

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

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Etymology

Origin of Allah

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

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Post

“She was constantly thanking Allah that she had made it to Europe,” her sister said.

From New York Times

“My client is very grateful to Allah for the decision today because it really uplifted his spirit and the desire to fight for his innocence,” Shafee said Friday at a news conference.

From Seattle Times

With running headlines like “Allah in the Family” or “The medium is the messiah; the messiah is the medium,” it’s not hard to figure out that the “godblog” www.killingthebuddha.com has a sense of humor.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Washington Post