What is the difference between God and Allah?

Arabic-speakers of all Abrahamic faiths, including Christians and Jews, use the word “Allah” to mean “God”. The Christian Arabs of today have no other word for “God” than “Allah”, except Jehovah’s Witnesses who add the biblical name “Jehovah” (يهوه) to the title “Allah”.

What is the difference between God and Allah in Islam?

1. The word God has a different meaning with Allah ‘“ God means to invoke or call upon while Allah means deity or god. 2. God has three representations; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit while Allah is the lone god every Muslim must worship.

Who is Allah?

Who is Allah? The proper terminology used, in Islam, for God is “Allah.”. There are a number of reasons for having a special word for God. First of all, the term “Allah” means, in Arabic, the one and only universal God or Creator and Provider of the universe. Notice here I am emphasizing “the one and only.”.

What is the correct English translation of the word “Allah”?

Due to the above mentioned facts, a more accurate translation of the word “Allah” into English might be “The One -and-Only God” or “The One True God.” More importantly, it should also be noted that the Arabic word “Allah” contains a deep religious message due to its root meaning and origin.

What is Al-hamdu li-llah (thanks be to Allah)?

If matters go well, one says ma sha‘ allah (Whatever Allah wills), but in any event one can say al-hamdu li-llah (Thanks be to Allah). In their prayers and on other occasions (including battles and street protests), Muslims declare that Allah is the greater than anything else ( Allahu akbar ).

Is there any iconic representation of Allah in Islam?

No iconic representation of Allah is known to have existed. Allah is the only god in Mecca that did not have an idol. Muhammad’s father’s name was ʿAbd-Allāh meaning “the slave of Allāh”. Arabic -speakers of all Abrahamic faiths, including Christians and Jews, use the word “Allah” to mean “God”.