https://aboutislam.blog/tags/allah/ Recent content in Allah on thoughts Hugo en-us Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:23:47 -0400 https://aboutislam.blog/posts/who-is-allah/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:23:47 -0400 https://aboutislam.blog/posts/who-is-allah/ <h1 id="what-does-the-word-allah-mean">What does the word Allah mean?</h1> <p>There is a good chance you have heard this word, or at the very least, the phrase “Allahu Akbar.” Unfortunately, in many movies and media portrayals, this phrase is often associated with villains or acts of violence, which unfairly demonizes Muslims and distorts the true meaning of the word.</p> <p>Let’s explore its real origin.</p> <p>The word Allah comes from two components:</p> <ul> <li>Al – meaning “The”</li> <li>Ilah – meaning “The only one worthy of worship”</li> </ul> <p>In other words, Allah is not the personal name of a god, but rather an expression meaning “The One and Only Worthy of Worship.”</p>