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
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
"Every decision he makes he says: I'm accountable to Allah, on judgement day, I will be questioned why I didn't take an action," one current Taliban government official explained.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
As I lay there on the bathroom floor, my face pressed against the cold blue-and-white floor tiles, I prayed to Allah that I would survive the night.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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