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Allahu

Allahu

5 8.2
The Arabic name for God used in Muslim prayers
  • proper noun
  • /ɑːˈlɑːhu/
translation icon : Alá
  • Iran and Iraq have the same motto: Allahu Akbar.
  • Allahu Akbar

Examples

  • He and his men heard the familiar shouts of "Allahu Akbar" from the far side of the post.

    Blog text (9)

  • Allahu Akhbar! He then told the police that he had acted in obedience to a command from God.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Then, to cries of "Allahu Akbar!" or, "God is great!"

    Blog text (13)

  • Takbir! - Allahu Akbar!

    City of Tiny Lights (2016)

  • Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar.

    Traitor (2008)

  • During the prayer, the congregation chanted Allahu Akbar, signifying their devotion to God.

  • In times of celebration or remembrance, many Muslims raise their voices in unison, proclaiming Allahu Akbar.

  • As they began their ritual, the leader called out Allahu, reminding everyone of the presence of God.

Synonyms

Allah
vsAllahu
148 3.9

The name of God used by Muslims and Arabic-speaking Christians and Jews

is mainly used in Islamic prayers and religious phrases rather than general naming

Surface Forms

Allahu main

Etymology

Allahu is the Arabic form of Allah, a name made from al- 'the' and ilah 'god'. So Allahu means 'the God' and is used in prayers and common phrases to refer to or praise God.