ALLAH

ălˈə, äˈlə, [Arab.,=the God]. Derived from an old Semitic root refering to the Divine and used in the Canaanite El, the Mesopotamian ilu, and the biblical Elohim, the word Allah is used by all Arabic-speaking Muslims, Christians, Jews, and others. Allah, as a deity, was probably known in pre-Islamic Arabia. Arabic chronicles suggest a pre-Islamic recognition of Allah as a supreme God, with the three goddesses al-Lat, al-Uzza, and Manat as his "daughters." The Prophet Muhammad, declaring Allah the God of Abraham, demanded a return to a strict monotheism. Islam supplements Allah as the name of God with the 99 most beautiful names (asma Allah al-husna), understood as nondescriptive mnemonic guides to the Divine attributes.

See S. Friedlander, Ninety-Nine Names of Allah (1978).

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books on: Allah  - 4440 results

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Nature, Man and God in Medieval Islam: 'abd Allah Baydawi's Text, Tawali' Al-Anwar Min Matali' Al-Anzar, along with Mahmud Isfahani's Commentary, Matali' Al-Anzar, Sharh Tawali' Al-Anwar - Vol. 2
Book by Abd Allah Baydawi, Mahmud Isfahani, Edwin E. Calverley, James W. Pollock; Brill, 2002
Subjects: Islam--Doctrines, Philosophy, Islamic
...MS: ynshik an yaklludh ?. Hadith, L 486:19-21 I Allah Allah fT ashabi la tattakhiduhum badi gharadan man al.1abbahum...Tinnidhi, 46-Manaqib, 58. Ls text is corrupted: jaalana Allah bihim wa-muttabiinJ; T: ja`alana Allah li-hadyihim...
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Nature, Man and God in Medieval Islam: Abd Allah Baydawi's Text, Tawali Al-Anwar Min Matali Al-Anzar, along with Mahmud Isfahani's Commentary, Matali Al-Anzar, Sharh Tawali Al-Anwar - Vol. 1
Book by Abd Allah Baydawi, Mahmud Isfahani, Edwin E. Calverley, James W. Pollock; Brill, 2002
Subjects: Islam--Doctrines, Philosophy, Islamic
...of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Baydawi, Abd Allah ibn `UmaS d. 1 211(1. ITawali al-anwar min matali` al-anzar. English Nature, man and God in medieval Islam : Abd Allah Baydawis text, hawali` al-anwar min niatali` al-anzar...
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Partisans of Allah: Jihad in South Asia
Book by Ayesha Jalal; Harvard University Press, 2008
Subjects: Islam And Politics--South Asia, Jihad, Martyrdom--Islam, Muslim Martyrs--South Asia
90. Nizami, Shah Walli-Allah Dihlawi ke Siyasi Maktubat, pp. 90-91. 91...Baljon, Religion and Thought of Shah Wali Allah Dihlawi, p. vii. 93. Cited in Rizvi, Shah Wali-Allah and His Times, pp. 3 4-3 5. 94. Waliullah...
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Watermelons, Walnuts, and the Wisdom of Allah, and Other Tales of the Hoca
Book by Barbara Walker, Harold Berson; Texas Tech University Press, 1991
Subjects: Nasreddin Hoca (Legendary Character), Tales--Turkey
...suffer, the Hoca took care to acquaint Allah with his problem. Kneel- ing and touching...Hoca then turned palms up in appeal. Oh, Allah! he prayed. Thou knowest that I love...this new cow sharing his stable. Oh, Allah, if it be Thy will, take the life of...
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So Far from Allah, So Close to Mexico: Middle Eastern Immigrants in Modern Mexico
Book by Theresa Alfaro-Velcamp; University of Texas Press, 2007
Subjects: Arab Countries--Emigration And Immigration, Arabs--Mexico--History, Immigrants--Mexico--History, Mexico--Emigration And Immigration
...the twentieth century. The title of the book, So Far from Allah, So Close to Mexico, derives from Mexican President Porfirio...Some Middle East histo- rians have cautioned that the term Allah in North American culture has come to signify those of Islamic...
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journal articles on: Allah  - 1397 results

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Peter Kreeft, between Allah and Jesus: What Christians Can Learn from Muslims
Journal article by David D. Grafton; Journal of Ecumenical Studies, Vol. 46, 2011
Subjects: Between Allah and Jesus: What Christians Can Learn from Muslims (Nonfiction work)--Book reviews, Books--Book reviews
Peter Kreeft, between Allah and Jesus: What Christians Can Learn...David D. Grafton Peter Kreeft, Between Allah and Jesus: What Christians Can Learn...between fictitious interlocutors, Between Allah and Jesus provides staged conversations...
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The Letters of Khwaja 'Ubayd Allah Ahrar and His Associates
Journal article by Colin Paul Mitchell; The Journal of the American Oriental Society, Vol. 125, 2005
Subjects: Books--Book reviews, The Letters of Khwaja 'Ubayd Allah Ahrar and His Associates (Book)--Book reviews
The Letters of Khwaja Ubayd Allah Ahrar and His Associates. by Colin Paul Mitchell The Letters of Khwaja Ubayd Allah Ahrar and His Associates. Translated...134 (cloth). Studies of Khwaja Ubayd Allah Ahrar and his role in the success of the...
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Jalal, Ayesha. Partisans of Allah
Journal article by Paul Stenhouse; The Review of Metaphysics, Vol. 62, 2009
Subjects: Books--Book reviews, Partisans of Allah (Nonfiction work)--Book reviews
Jalal, Ayesha. Partisans of Allah. by Paul Stenhouse JALAL, Ayesha. Partisans of Allah. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press...political power for themselves. Partisans of Allah repays careful reading. However, it is hot for...
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Nature, Man, and God in Medieval Islam: 'Abd Allah Baydawi's Text, Tawali' Al-Anwar Min Matali' Al-Anzar, along with Mahmud Isfahani's Commentary, Matali' Al-Anzar Sharh Tawali' Al-Anwar, 2 Vols
Journal article by Irfan A. Omar; Theological Studies, Vol. 66, 2005
Subjects: Books--Book reviews, Nature, Man, and God in Medieval Islam: 'Abd Allah Baydawi's Text, Tawali' Al-Anwar Min Matali' Al-Anzar, Along with Mahmud Isfahani's Commentary, Matali' Al-Anzar Sharh Tawali' Al-Anwar, 2 vols. (Book)--Book reviews
...Man, and God in Medieval Islam: Abd Allah Baydawis Text, Tawali Al-Anwar Min Matali...MAN, AND GOD IN MEDIEVAL ISLAM: ABD ALLAH BAYDAWIS TEXT, TAWALI AL-ANWAR MIN MATALI...14th centuries. The original work by Abd Allah ibn Umar al-Baydawi (d. 1316 C.E...
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A Traditional Mu'tazilite Qur'an Commentary: The Kashshaf of Jar Allah Al-Zamakhshari (D. 538/1144)
Journal article by Karen Bauer; The Journal of the American Oriental Society, Vol. 126, 2006
Subjects: A Traditional Mu'tazilite Qur'an Commentary: The Kashshaf of Jar Allah al-Zamakhshari (Book)--Book reviews, Books--Book reviews
...Traditional Mutazilite Quran Commentary: The Kashshaf of Jar Allah Al-Zamakhshari (D. 538/1144). by Karen Bauer A Traditional Mutazilite Quran Commentary: The Kashshaf of Jar Allah al-Zamakhshari (d. 538/1144). By ANDREW LANE. Texts...
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In the Name of Allah
Magazine article by John Andrew Morrow, Barbara Castleton, Luis Alberto Vittor; Islamic Horizons, Vol. 38, November 2009
Subjects: Arabic language, Islamic life & ethics, Koran, Spirituality, United States
In the Name of Allah by John Andrew Morrow , Barbara Castleton...YAHOO.COM FORBADE USER NAMES containing "Allah" on the grounds that "a small number...flags, songs, and poetry - that use "Allah" out of reverence and devotion. This...
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Nor Shall They Grieve - Submission to Allah
Magazine article by Ewa Wasilewska; World and I, Vol. 17, September 2002
Subjects: Islam and politics, Islam--History, Islam--Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Islamic history, Religion--Analysis, Religious beliefs
Nor Shall They Grieve - Submission to Allah. by Ewa Wasilewska The Arabic term Islam...the will or law of God" (submission to Allah). It derives from the root word salam...commit their unspeakable acts in the name of Allah. They often cite verses seemingly from...
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On December 31, 2009, the High Court in Kuala Lumpur, the Capital of Malaysia, Overturned a Government Ban That Prohibited Non-Muslims in That Country from Using the Name Allah
Magazine article; First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion and Public Life, April 2010
Subjects: Christian-Muslim relations--Laws, regulations and rules, Christianity and other religions--Islam, Christianity and other religions--Laws, regulations and rules, Freedom of expression--Laws, regulations and rules, Herald (Newspaper)--Censorship, Islamic countries--Laws, regulations and rules, Islamic identity--Laws, regulations and rules, Islamic identity--Terminology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (City)--Social policy
...Muslims in That Country from Using the Name Allah. On December 31, 2009, the High Court...Muslims in that country from using the name Allah. The court ruled that the ban violated...weekly newspaper, from using the name Allah. Despite the constitutional guarantee...
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Killing for Allah in North Carolina
Magazine article by Robert Spencer; Human Events, Vol. 62, April 3, 2006
Subjects: Koran, Muslims, North Carolina, Religion & politics, Taheri-azar, Mohammed Reza, Violence
Killing for Allah in North Carolina by Robert Spencer Before he drove a rented...letter, Taheri-azar identifies himself as "a servant of Allah." He declares that "in the Koran, Allah states that the believing men and women have permission...
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Allah, Lesbos & Me
Magazine article by Irshad Manji; Herizons, Vol. 10, Winter 1996
Subjects: Gays & lesbians, Human relations, Interpersonal communication, Personal relationships, Religion
Allah, Lesbos Me by Irshad Manji Allah, Lesbos Me. My mother doesnt understand it and shes liberal Muslim...see how you pull this one off!" Okay sisters, heres how: My Allah (God) has no problem with my lesbianism. Honest. I asked Allah...
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Thank Allah It's Friday; Federal Courts Rule against What Jesus Would Do
Newspaper article; The Washington Times (Washington, DC), January 22, 2010
Subjects: Islam
Thank Allah Its Friday; Federal Courts Rule against...Byline: THE WASHINGTON TIMES Using the word Allah can be hazardous to your health. Catholic...that country permitted the use of the word Allah as a generic term for God. Some adherents...
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Every Person Has Nature to Display Mercy of Allah
Newspaper article; The Washington Times, June 17, 1996
...Every person has nature to display mercy of Allah Excerpts from a sermon given Friday by...nature. And the Prophet tells us that Allah created everyone in the state of fitra...rituals. . . . You get comfort in worshiping Allah. You get comfort in believing in Allah...
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I FOUND 'ALLAH' IN MY POTATO; Mariam: Spud Is a Blessing
Newspaper article; Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), March 31, 2011
Subjects: Islam--Personal narratives, Potatoes--Personal narratives
I FOUND ALLAH IN MY POTATO; Mariam: Spud Is a Blessing...A SCOTS Muslim mum has found the word "Allah" inside a potato she was peeling. Mariam...I couldnt believe it when I spelled out Allah." Mariam, who has sons aged five and...
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Merciful Allah Was Very Good to Knicks
Newspaper article by Tom Knott; The Washington Times, June 7, 1999
Merciful Allah was very good to Knicks by Tom Knott Sometimes...sports, it is better to be at one with Allah than good. Larry Johnson is proof of that...Saturday. Johnson gave all the credit to Allah, as well he should have. Allah appeared...
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Jail's Where Allah Wants Me.But I've Had a Dream about Things Improving in the Not So Distant Future.It's a Blessing; SHOE BOMBER: PIC EXCLUSIVE
Newspaper article; The Mirror (London, England), July 30, 2007
Jails Where Allah Wants Me.But Ive Had a Dream about Things...Richard Reid behind bars as he dreams that Allah will set him free. The Mirror has exclusively...distant future, so this is a blessing from Allah. "I place my trust in Allah that he will...
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Allah
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
ALLAH al , a l , Arab.,=the God. Derived from an...Mesopotamian ilu, and the biblical Elohim, the word Allah is used by all Arabic-speaking Muslims, Christians, Jews, and others. Allah, as a deity, was probably known in pre-Islamic...
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Abd Allah Ibn Yasin
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
ABD ALLAH IBN YASIN see Almoravids . ____________________ Copyright 2009 Columbia University Press. Used with the permission of Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.
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Islam
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...the final revelation by a transcendent Allah Arab.,=the God to Muhammad , the Prophet...nation" of Islam. Muslims submit to Allah through arkan ad-din, the five basic...ethos of Islam is in its attitude toward Allah: to His will Muslims submit; Him they...
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Medina , City, Saudi Arabia
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
MEDINA , city, Saudi Arabia mide n , Arabic Medinat an-Nabi city of the Prophet or Madinat Rasul Allah city of the apostle of Allah, city (1993 pop. 608,226), Hejaz, W Saudi Arabia. It is situated c.110 mi (180 km) inland from...
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Angel
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...Manichaeism. In Islam the four archangels Jibrail, Mikail, Israfil, and Izrail (the Angel of Death) often act in place of Allah. The Kiram al-Katibin are the recording angels. According to a popular tradition, each person has two scribe angels, the...
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