The Question A reader asks – In Islam the name of God is The God or Al Ilah. Does this mean there are many Gods and He is The God? The Answer As Salaam Alaikum and thank you for your question. This is a common question arising from a lack of knowledge of Arabic. The name of God in Islam is Allah – one word; and not Al Illah – two words. Allah is the Divine Being’s personal name and it is not a combination of the definite article Al (meaning The) and Illah (meaning God). Let me explain; Arabic […]
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