The book "Who Is This Allah?" was written by G.J.O. Moshay, a Christian author who contrasts the Islamic concept of Allah with the Christian God, arguing they are different entities, according to book listings and reviews.
Theodore Abu Qurrah translates theos as Allah in his Bible, as in John 1:1 "the Word was with Allah". Muslim commentators likewise used the term Allah for the Biblical concept of God.
Muslims believe the Quran was orally revealed by God to the final Islamic prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel incrementally over a period of some 23 years, beginning on the Laylat al-Qadr, when Muhammad was 40, and concluding in 632, the year of his death.
No. As Jesus didn't speak Arabic and thus wouldn't have used an Arabic word .
In Islam, the raised index finger (al-musabbiḥa) symbolizes the core concept of Tawhid, the indivisible oneness of God (Allah) and the declaration of faith (Shahada), affirming there is no god but God. Muslims use this gesture during prayer (Salah) and sometimes when saying the declaration of faith, pointing to the singular nature of God, signifying faith, unity, and praise.
Hawting, Allah was revered by several tribes in pre-Islamic Arabia, particularly the Quraysh in Mecca, and was regarded as the "God of gods." Despite this elevated status, Allah was worshipped within a polytheistic system that included inferior deities such as Hubal, Al-Lat, and Al-Uzza, who were seen as intercessors ...
As a matter of fact, the Arabic bible uses Allah everywhere for the word "God". It's ok to say God also.
Crying is not a sin and it does not mean that one is ungrateful to Allah. Crying is a normal human behavior that Allah created in us. *{Moreover, He is the One Who brings about joy and sadness.}*
Having a crush is not haram. It's natural. But acting on it without wisdom can have major effects from blatant haram to the harmful. Age, timing, and readiness matter.
A common criticism of the Quran, as with the Hadith, is that it contains numerous scientific and historical errors, with no obvious attempts to differentiate its understanding of the natural world and historical events from the common folklore and misconceptions of the people living in 7th century Arabia.
Yes, the crescent moon and star (☪️) is widely recognized as the symbol of Islam, featured on many Muslim country flags and used to represent the faith, but it has no official religious origin in the Quran or Hadith; it was adopted from pre-Islamic cultures, notably by the Ottoman Empire, and is sometimes seen as a cultural rather than purely religious symbol, with some Muslims preferring other symbols like Arabic calligraphy or the Kaaba.
(47:4) When you meet the unbelievers (in battle), smite their necks until you have crushed them, then bind your captives firmly; thereafter (you are entitled to) set them free, either by an act of grace, or against ransom, until the war ends. That is for you to do.
˹Jesus˺ declared, “I am truly a servant of Allah. He has destined me to be given the Scripture and to be a prophet. He has made me a blessing wherever I go, and bid me to establish prayer and give alms-tax as long as I live, and to be kind to my mother.
There is an obvious reason for this: Islam did not appear until about 600 years after Jesus. Therefore, when you read the New Testament the subject of Islam and the person of Muhammad are never mentioned (though Jesus does warn generally about false prophets in Matthew 7:15-16 and 24:24-25).
The idiom is thus associated with Islam, but its meaning is generic enough that Arabs of other faiths also use the everyday expression. It is typical in the speech of Arab Christians, for instance, although they may occasionally substitute religious expressions that are specific to the Christian community.
In Sunni sects, physical alterations such as tattoos, teeth filing, and cosmetic surgery are all considered haram. Some Islamic sects also prohibit the use of gold and silver utensils and pure silk spreads in the household in order to avoid luxurious lifestyles in the home.
Quran verse 33:57, from Surah Al-Ahzab, states that those who insult or harm Allah and His Messenger are cursed by Allah in this world and the Hereafter, and are promised a humiliating punishment. This verse warns against slander, backbiting, and disrespect towards God and His Prophet, promising severe consequences for such actions.
Quran 7:27, from Surah Al-A'raf, warns the Children of Adam against Satan's (Shaitan) deception, reminding them how he tricked their parents (Adam and Eve) out of Paradise by revealing their nakedness, and emphasizes that Satan and his forces watch humans from where they cannot see, making devils allies to disbelievers. The verse serves as a caution against temptation, highlighting the continuous struggle between good (divine guidance) and evil (Satan's influence).
The Quran explicitly promises salvation for all those righteous Christians who were there before the arrival of Muhammad: Indeed, the believers, Jews, Christians, and Sabians—whoever ˹truly˺ believes in Allah and the Last Day and does good will have their reward with their Lord.
Arabic-speaking Jews at least do call their god Allah, just like English-speaking Jews call him God, Portuguese-speaking Jews call him Deus, Spanish-speaking (and Judeo-Spanish-speaking) Jews call him Dio, etc. (though more religious Jews speaking all languages will likely just use a Hebrew term like Hashem).
Though the languages differ, both terms express the same devotion to the one God. Dr. Shabir suggests that using “hallelujah” in interfaith contexts can be a meaningful way for Muslims to affirm common ground and deepen mutual understanding.
The chief god in pre-Islamic Arabia was Hubal, the Syrian god of the moon. The three daughters of Hubal were the chief goddesses of Meccan Arabian mythology: Allāt, Al-'Uzzá, and Manāt. Allāt was the goddess associated with the underworld.
Etymologically, the name Allah is probably a contraction of the Arabic al-Ilāh, “the God.” The name's origin can be traced to the earliest Semitic writings in which the word for god was il, el, or eloah, the latter two used in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament).
The name of God in Aramaic, the language of Jesus, is Alaha which is Allah in Arabic language. Prophet Jesus never use the word Yahweh as the name of his God, the only true God, the one Jesus worshipped is Allah, which is the name of God in Arabic language.