Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 12:46 AM
Site: Quran and Etrat Online Organization
Course: Quran and Etrat Online Organization (EtratU)
Glossary: Islamic Glossary
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Allahu Akbar (الله اكبر)Allahu Akbar means 'God is the Greatest', meaning that nothing can supersede God or be better than Him. It is a common phrase in Islam and it features in the adhan and prayer. Muslims tend to use it for lots of reasons and to express many emotions. |
Allahu Alem (الله اعلم) Allahu A'lem means "God knows". |
AllegianceSovereign (support of a person/government) |
AlmsCharity, alms-giving, alms, charity; alms tax. |
AltruismExcessive generosity, giving in abundance (preferring others to oneself). |
Amaliyah (عملية) An operation. |
Ameen (آمين) A supplication (dua) meaning, "O Allah, respond to (or answer) what we have said". It is usually said out aloud in prayers. |
Ameer (أمير) Leader or commander. It is a common name for males. |
Amin (آمين) See Ameen. |
Amir (أمير) See Ameer. |