ALLAH MEANS GOD IN ARABIC THE SAME GOD CHRISTIANS PRAY..
2006-08-13 04:50:09 · 21 answers · asked by sup 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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Centuries before Muhammad, the word "Allah" was used by pagan tribes in the Arabian peninsula to signify the chief deity in the Kaaba in Mecca. Along with Allah, the pre-Islamic Arabs believed in a host of other gods, such as Hubal and 'daughters of Allāh' [the three daughters associated were al-Lāt, al-`Uzzah, and Manah]" (Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, "The Facts on File", ed. Anthony Mercatante, New York, 1983, I:61). (Pre-Islamic Jews referred to their supreme creator as Yahweh or Elohim.) This view of Allah by the pre-Islamic pagans is viewed by Muslims as a later development having arisen as a result of moving away from Abrahamic monotheism over time since the building of the Kaaba. In the Quran, Mohammad orally transmits a rebuttal to this common belief at the time in the verse "17:40 Has then your Lord (O Pagans!) preferred for you sons, and taken for Himself daughters among the angels? Truly ye utter a most dreadful saying!". Secular historians, meanwhile, have postulated that monotheism is the result of an evolution from henotheism, the belief in a supreme deity as well as various lesser divinities. (See Judaism.) The pagan Arabians also used the word "Allāh" in the names of their children; Muhammad's father, who was born into pagan society, was named "`Abdullāh", which translates "servant of Allāh". "`Abdullāh" is still used for names of Muslim and non-Muslim Arabs. Pre-Islamic Christians also used the word, as testified by the Zabad inscription.
2006-08-13 04:54:44 · answer #1 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Arabic Jews and Arabic Christians pray to Allah, just like Arabic Muslims. It seems many who have responded don't understand that despite the efforts of the totalitarian rulers in the ME, some Arabic individuals are able to preserve their non-Muslim faith and traditions.
Stupid people come from stupid parents, and live in stupid places where knowledge isn't valued.
2006-08-13 04:57:19 · answer #2 · answered by © 2007. Sammy Z. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word may mean the same thing but the concept behind the words is totally different. Allah is a god who wants you to work your way to heaven and, even then, will not assure you of a place there unless you die in a jihad. He is a demanding and cruel god. He is a capricious god and you never know whether you've done enough to be accepted by him or not.
The God of the Bible, on the other hand, is a God who came to earth in the form of a human (Jesus Christ) and died on the cross to pay the penalty for your sins so you could get to heaven, guaranteed. His offer is made to all and whoever accepts it will be saved.
These sound like two totally different beings to me.
2006-08-13 04:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by Chalkbrd 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The moon god of the Muslims is not the same as the God of Christians and Judaism.
2006-08-13 05:03:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believeing in God is not enough. You must accept His son Jesus as your savior in order to enter into heaven. Those people who believe in Allah do not accept His son Jesus.
John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
Its all or nothing!! Praise the Lord!!
2006-08-13 04:54:45 · answer #5 · answered by Carol M 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Every religon has a "God" of one sort or another. Does not mean they worship the ine true GOD. Unlike the Koran the Bible does not teach it's believers to kill non-believers.
2006-08-13 04:56:11 · answer #6 · answered by Jay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many are blind and cannot see, although their eyes are wide open. Many have ears but cannot hear, although the ears function just fine.
Many cannot think, although the brain is working naturally. And many have simply not been given the information - uninformed is different from stupid
2006-08-13 04:56:43 · answer #7 · answered by arvecar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah allah means god but....muslims believe in what that delirious man said(muhammad)
2006-08-13 04:55:50 · answer #8 · answered by Sir Alex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way to get a stupid answer is to ask a stupid question, from stupid people and call them stupid in your question.
2006-08-13 04:57:45 · answer #9 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While you are at it, adherents.com records over 4,200 religions. That means you've got one busy Mother.
2006-08-13 05:01:58 · answer #10 · answered by ElOsoBravo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋