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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".

Allegiance

Sovereign (support of a person/government)

Alms

Charity, alms-giving, alms, charity; alms tax.

Altruism

Excessive 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.

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