Allah
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Allah
First recorded in 1580–90; from Arabic Allāh, akin to ilāh “god”
Example Sentences
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"It became impossible to operate, because any NGO operation that involved any material support to Ansar Allah became illegal," says an official at an international NGO, who requested anonymity.
From BBC
He prays to Allah, but is also putting his faith in Israel.
From Barron's
"I come to understand how pure Allah's creation is: that He created me free, and in that moment, I truly feel that freedom."
From Barron's
"Every decision he makes he says: I'm accountable to Allah, on judgement day, I will be questioned why I didn't take an action," one current Taliban government official explained.
From BBC
"Even if I'm having a good game or bad game I will pray and thank God, it's good to stay connected to Allah in good or bad times," he says.
From BBC
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