Who is Allah?

Question

Does the Qur’an define the word "Allah"? No.
Was the name "Allah" revealed for the first time in the Qur’an? No
Does the Qur’an assume that its readers have already heard of "Allah"? Yes
Should we look into pre-Islamic Arabian history to see who "Allah" was before Muhammad? Yes.
According to Muslim tradition, was Muhammad born into a Christian family and tribe? No
Was he born into a Jewish family or tribe? No
What religion was his family and tribe? Pagans
What was the name of his pagan father? Abdullah (Abd + Allah)
Did Muhammad participate in the pagan ceremonies of Mecca? Yes
Did the Arabs in pre-Islamic times worship 360 gods? Yes
Did the pagans Arabs worship the sun, moon and the stars? Yes
Did the Arabs built temples to the Moon-god? Yes
Did different Arab tribes give the Moon-god different names/titles? Yes
What were some of the names/titles? Sin, Hubul, Ilumquh, Al-ilah.
Was the title "al-ilah" (the god) used of the Moon-god? Yes

Was the word "Allah" derived from "al-ilah?" Yes
Was the pagan "Allah" a high god in a pantheon of deities? Yes.
Was he worshipped at the Kabah? Yes.
Was Allah only one of many Meccan gods? Yes
Did they place a statue of Hubul on top of the Kabah? Yes.
At that time was Hubul considered the Moon-god? Yes.
Was the Kabah thus the "house of the Moon-god"? Yes.
Did the name "Allah" eventually replace that of Hubul as the name of the Moon god? Yes.
Did they call the Kabah the "house of Allah"? Yes
Did the pagans develop religious rites in connection with the worship of their gods? Yes.
Did the pagans practice the Pilgrimage, the Fast of Ramadan, running around the Kabah seven times, kissing the black stone, shaving the head, animal sacrifices, running up and down two hills, throwing stones at the devil, snorting water in and out the nose, praying several times a day toward Mecca, giving alms, Friday prayers, etc.? Yes.

Did Muhammad command his followers to participate in these pagan ceremonies while the pagans were still in control of Mecca? Yes (Yusuf Ali, fn. 214, pg. 78).
Did Islam go on to adopt these pagan religious rites? Yes. (Yusuf Ali: fn. 223 pg. 80).
Were al-Lat, al-Uzza and Manat called "the daughters of Allah"? Yes.
Did the Qur’an at one point tell Muslims to worship al-Lat, al-Uzza and Manat? Yes. In Surah 53:19-20.
Have those verses been "abrogated" out of the present Qur’an? Yes.
What were they called? "The Satanic Verses." Yes.
Was the crescent moon an ancient pagan symbol of the Moon-god throughout the ancient world? Yes.
Was it the religious symbol of the Moon-god in Arabia? Yes
Were stars also used as pagan symbols of the daughers of Allah? Yes
Did the Jews or the Christians of Arabia use the crescent moon with several stars next to it as symbols of their faith? No
Did Islam adopt the pagan crescent moon and stars as it religious symbol? Yes.

As Islam developed over the centuries, did it adopt pagan names, pagan ceremonies, pagan temples and pagan symbols? Yes
Is it possible that most Muslims do not know the pagan sources of the symbols and rites of their own religion? Yes.
Are they shocked to find out the true sources of their ceremonies and stories? Yes
Can Islam be the religion of Abraham if it is derived from paganism? No
What then is Islam? A modern version of one of the ancient fertility cults.
Is the "Allah" of the Qur’an, the Christian God of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? No
Do the Jews say that the Muslim "Allah" is their God too? No
Then whose god is Allah?

Isn't it PAGANISMS?

Answer 1

Allah is simply the Arabic term for "God."

Answer 2

Check out this book I just hope a fatwah will not be issued on the poor guy's head for writing this book.

Any Muslim who is really into their faith should take the time to investigate the history and source of their religion and not just accept what they read. I don't think this idea of investigation is promoted within the Islamic culture (is it reserved only for the Imams and scholars alone?). Faith isn't blind, it's a choice that you make with your eyes open.

If you are willing to die for something I at least think you should be convinced about it intellectually and spiritually.

And yes, allah (a moon god) was one of many deities being worshiped long before Muhammad came along. Muhammad just happened to pick that one.

2, that black rock that Muslims go around as part of their pilgrimage, that's been done long before Islam... pagan tradition.

This isn't meant to offend so instead of getting upset and defensive why don't you a thorough investigation for yourself, it can only strengthen or weaken your faith. And if allah is he who says he is and is secure in himself then I'm sure he'll have no problem in you wanting to find out more about him.

Answer 3

Allah is simply the Arabic word for God.

Duh, Arabs were pagans before they were Muslim. But so were many Christians in Europe and elsewhere before Christianity spread. Why is it easy to differentiate paganism from Christian countries, but not paganism from Muslim countries?

Fact: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam derived from the same desert societies. Each succesive religion was built upon the ideals of the preceeding. Many say that they, in fact, worship the same God--the God of Abraham.

Try playing devil's advocate in some of your reasoning. Then you'll realize its flaws.

Answer 4

Here is a good description:

(24:35)
Allah (God) is the light of the heavens and the earth.

the parable of His light is, as it were, that of a niche containing a lamp; the lamp is [enclosed] in glass, the glass [shining] like a radiant star: [a lamp] lit from a blessed tree - an olive-tree that is neither of the east nor of the west the oil whereof [is so bright that it] would well-nigh give light [of itself] even though fire had not touched it:

Light upon light!

God guides unto His light him that wills [to be guided]; and [to this end] God propounds parables unto men, since God [alone] has full knowledge of all things.

اللَّهُ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ مَثَلُ نُورِهِ كَمِشْكَاةٍ فِيهَا مِصْبَاحٌ الْمِصْبَاحُ فِي زُجَاجَةٍ الزُّجَاجَةُ كَأَنَّهَا كَوْكَبٌ دُرِّيٌّ يُوقَدُ مِن شَجَرَةٍ مُّبَارَكَةٍ زَيْتُونِةٍ لَّا شَرْقِيَّةٍ وَلَا غَرْبِيَّةٍ يَكَادُ زَيْتُهَا يُضِيءُ وَلَوْ لَمْ تَمْسَسْهُ نَارٌ نُّورٌ عَلَى نُورٍ يَهْدِي اللَّهُ لِنُورِهِ مَن يَشَاء وَيَضْرِبُ اللَّهُ الْأَمْثَالَ لِلنَّاسِ وَاللَّهُ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَلِيمٌ

Answer 5

Even though your intention has been to degrade Islam, you have actually outlined a major part of Muhammad's mission. Given the various tribes and tribal God's of the Arab world in the 7th century, Muhammad sought to bring the "God of Abraham", and thus, a monotheistic religion to the Arab tribes that would unify the groups and prevent feuds. Muhammad was highly influenced by Jews and Christians in the Arab Peninsula, and saw them as part the continuing story of God's work in the world. (And before you presuppose my theology, I am a Christian seminarian.)

Answer 6

Allah is just an Arabic word for God. Theres only one God.Its the same God, christans, jews, etc, worship. Its just in another language.

Thats like says Hola and saying that doesnt mean hey but something completely different.. think about it

Answer 7

My dear, religions are based upon Ideas not words. I find it quite illogical that you are trying to compare a strictly monotheistic religion (does't even allow trinity...right?) to paganism based upon multitude of gods.

Quran does not mention Allah as a new concept as it assumes that people were aware of that. Allah = Al-ILAHA = 'The god' has always been a different even in pagans (note 'The'). He has always been considered as the Supreme deity by them. Pagans may have a corrupted version of 'The god' but it does not change the fact the way muslims refer to Allah - The only God.

Answer 8

Who is Allah? Allah is the One, true God
Does the Qur’an define the word "Allah"? Yes
Was the name "Allah" revealed for the first time in the Qur’an? No
Does the Qur’an assume that its readers have already heard of "Allah"? No
Should we look into pre-Islamic Arabian history to see who "Allah" was before Muhammad? You could. You would find out that He was called by different names including God.
According to Muslim tradition, was Muhammad born into a Christian family and tribe? No
Was he born into a Jewish family or tribe? No
What religion was his family and tribe? They were worshippers of Allah and also worshipped idols.
What was the name of his father? Abdullah (Abd + Allah)
Did Muhammad participate in the pagan ceremonies of Mecca? I don't know. That was BEFORE Islam!
Did the Arabs in pre-Islamic times worship 360 gods? I don't know. That was BEFORE Islam!
Did the pagans Arabs worship the sun, moon and the stars? I don't know. That was BEFORE Islam!
Did the Arabs built temples to the Moon-god? I don't know. That was BEFORE Islam!
Did different Arab tribes give the Moon-god different names/titles? I don't know. That was BEFORE Islam!
What were some of the names/titles? I don't know. That was BEFORE Islam!
Was the title "al-ilah" (the god) used of the Moon-god? I don't know. That was BEFORE Islam!
Was the word "Allah" derived from "al-ilah?" NO.
Was the pagan "Allah" a high god in a pantheon of deities? According to the PAGANS, Allah was the highest God. That was BEFORE Islam!
Was he worshipped at the Kabah? Yes.
Was Allah only one of many Meccan gods? Yes
Did they place a statue of Hubul on top of the Kabah? I don't know. That was BEFORE Islam!
At that time was Hubul considered the Moon-god? I don't know. That was BEFORE Islam!
Was the Kabah thus the "house of the Moon-god"? No!
Did the name "Allah" eventually replace that of Hubul as the name of the Moon god? NO!
Did they call the Kabah the "house of Allah"? Yes
Did the pagans develop religious rites in connection with the worship of their gods? I don't know. That was BEFORE Islam!
Did the pagans practice the Pilgrimage, the Fast of Ramadan, running around the Kabah seven times, kissing the black stone, shaving the head, animal sacrifices, running up and down two hills, throwing stones at the devil, snorting water in and out the nose, praying several times a day toward Mecca, giving alms, Friday prayers, etc.? NO! They only performed pilgrimage to the house of Allah. I don't know about them practising all the rites that you mention, because that was before Islam!
Did Muhammad command his followers to participate in these pagan ceremonies while the pagans were still in control of Mecca? NO! Not the "pagans'" ceremonies. They only practised what was ordained by Allah.
Did Islam go on to adopt these pagan religious rites? NO!
Were al-Lat, al-Uzza and Manat called "the daughters of Allah"? I don't know. That was BEFORE Islam!
Did the Qur’an at one point tell Muslims to worship al-Lat, al-Uzza and Manat? NEVER!!!
Have those verses been "abrogated" out of the present Qur’an?
The only verses that were abrogated were done so in the time of the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him)
What were they called? What was what called???
"The satanic verses" is a book by Salman Rushdie.
Was the crescent moon an ancient pagan symbol of the Moon-god throughout the ancient world? I don't know. That was BEFORE Islam!
Was it the religious symbol of the Moon-god in Arabia? I don't know. That was BEFORE Islam!
Were stars also used as pagan symbols of the daughers of Allah? I don't know. That was BEFORE Islam!
Islam states that Allah has NO Children.
Did the Jews or the Christians of Arabia use the crescent moon with several stars next to it as symbols of their faith? I don't know. That was BEFORE Islam!
Did Islam adopt the pagan crescent moon and stars as it religious symbol? NO!
As Islam developed over the centuries, did it adopt pagan names, pagan ceremonies, pagan temples and pagan symbols? NO! Certainly not. Islam DID NOT develope over the centuries. It is a complete religion as taught by the Prophet (Peace be upon Him)
Is it possible that most Muslims do not know the pagan sources of the symbols and rites of their own religion? NO! Because there is NO PAGAN SOURCE!.
Are they shocked to find out the true sources of their ceremonies and stories? NO! Because there is NO PAGAN SOURCE!.
Can Islam be the religion of Abraham if it is derived from paganism? It is NOT derived from paganism. It is the religion of Abraham and Muslims worship ONE GOD, whom we call ALLAH in arabic.
What then is Islam? Islam is THE PERFECT RELIGION!!
Is the "Allah" of the Qur’an, the Christian God of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? No. Certainly NOT!
Do the Jews say that the Muslim "Allah" is their God too? I don't know. Ask them They are the ones who have changed their revealed Book from God.
Then whose god is Allah? He is the One, True and Only God of ALL the true Prophets (Peace be upon them all) . including Adam, Abraham, Ishmael, Moses, Noah, Joseph (Peace be upon them all).

Isn't it PAGANISMS? CERTAINLY NOT!!!!
Crash, do you even know what PAGANISM is????

If you asked this question to find out the truth then READ MY ANSWER and study Islam BEFORE JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS!!
Don't make accusations.
If you don't want to believe, keep your doubts and opinions to yourself!!!

Answer 9

Jesus said "Allaha" almost what Muslims say "Allah"........"Allah" therefore is the Arabic word used by other two semitic languages -- Aramaic (Jesus called God "Allaha") and Hebrew (Ellohim). It makes no more sense to say "Muslims worship a god called Allah" than to say "The French worship a god called Dieu" or "The Spanish worship a god called Dios Arabic-speaking Christians, Muslims, and Jews as the word for God

Answer 10

Are you asking a question or expressing an opinion? Your erroneous knowledge of History and Religion is most appalling. Get the right facts and perspectives, then perhaps your opinion may merit analysis. But as it is, it must be dismissed as ignorant and spiteful.