Allah (/ ˈælə, ˈɑːlə, əˈlɑː / A (H)L-ə, ə-LAH; [1][2][3] Arabic: الله, IPA: [ɑɫˈɫɑːh] ⓘ) is an Arabic term for God, specifically the God of Abraham.

Apr 3, 2025 · Allah is the pivot of the Muslim faith. The Qurʾān stresses above all Allah’s singularity and sole sovereignty, a doctrinal tenet indicated by the Arabic term tawḥīd (“oneness”).

Apr 12, 2015 · Allah is usually thought to mean “the god” (al-ilah) in Arabic and is probably cognate with rather than derived from the Aramaic Alaha. All Muslims and most Christians acknowledge that they...

Dec 28, 2024 · The name "Allah" reflects the unique and unparalleled nature of the One True God in Islam. Unlike terms used for deities in other languages, "Allah" signifies a God without plural or gender, embodying ultimate mercy, compassion, and justice.

Oct 13, 2017 · Allah is the proper name of the One True God, in the Arabic language used by Muslims all over the world. Allah is a name that is neither feminine nor masculine, and it cannot be made plural (unlike god, gods, goddess, etc).

Allah is God's most unique Name, grandly referred to as Lafẓ al-Jalālah (The Word of Majesty). It occurs in the Qur’an 2,697 times in 85 of its 114 suras. [31] God is described and referred to in the Quran and hadith by 99 names that reflect his attributes. [32] .

Allah is the creator of the universe who has complete authority over all that exists. Other titles for the Divine Being used in the Qur’an include Rabb (Sustainer and Cherisher) and Ilah (God).