Is the same GOD (Jehovah, YaWeh, Adonai) that Jews and Christians Worship?
2007-03-13 05:24:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The term "Allah" simply means "the [one] god", implying a single Almighty deity reminiscent of the Judeo-Christian "Yahweh" / "Jehovah". However, it is significant that "Allah" is clearly NOT a personal name, while the Hebrew Tetragrammaton clearly *IS* a personal name for Almighty God.
It's not exactly wrong to call the Almighty by the impersonal "God", just as it's not wrong to call one's offspring "Child". Faithful men of the Holy Scriptures used both "God" and a form of "Jehovah" when they referred to and addressed the Almighty. However, the term "Allah" seems intended specifically to reject Judeo-Christian spiritual heritage.
If we want a familiar and close relationship, it makes sense to use the personal name of someone we love. The Scriptures encourage us to use God's personal name.
The Hebrew name “Yahweh” (or “Yehowah”) does seem to accurately pronounce the divine name. Just as the Hebrew name “Yeshua” (or “Yehoshua”) is translated into “Jesus” in English, the Hebrew name “Yahweh” is translated into “Jehovah” in English.
The important thing is to use God’s personal name in whatever language you speak, rather than insisting upon the impersonal! The name “Yahweh” is certainly preferable to the non-name “God” or “Lord”, especially if you speak Hebrew. If you speak English, feel free to use the name "Jehovah".
(Psalms 83:18) That people may know that you, whose name is Jehovah, You alone are the Most High over all the earth
(John 17:26) [Jesus said] I have made your name known to them and will make it known, in order that the love with which you loved me may be in them
2007-03-13 10:24:09 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Allah is just the Arabic word for God.
2. The Islamic concept of God is different from the others.
2007-03-13 05:32:07 · answer #2 · answered by Biz Iz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. God is an arbitrary name to talk about That Which Has No Name...the same goes for Allah - it is a term for convenience.
All 3 say God is nameless and there is only one.
~ Eric Putkonen
2007-03-13 05:33:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term Allah is the Arabic language word for God, the word literally means The One to be worshipped.
In the English language many people can say god but mean different god/s entirely.
Allah is different to the Christian God.
To the christian, brought up on the Bible, God is the Creator and the Judge, but He is also love, as shown in the sacrifice of his son for all mankind. Humans must respond to this love, accept the free gift of salvation, be filled with his spirit, and do good works out of thanks for his goodness.
Allah, although referred to as merciful, does not extend grace to people, but imposes sets of rules and regulations upon his people, to which they must submit. He does not have a personal relationship with his people, but sent prophets from time to time to restate his laws. Good works are done as a sign of submission, and to earn his favour.
JB
2007-03-13 05:28:03 · answer #4 · answered by J B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sister, might Allah Bless You human beings have been brainwashed to think of that Muslims worship distinctive God/Gods. regrettably, maximum of them do no longer study quran and the classes of Islam and attempt to appreciate. To the Christians -- in case you do no longer desire to study the Quran.. study the previous Testaments ... it says "GOD is One and in straight forward terms". might God Bless You All and instruction manual You!
2016-10-18 06:55:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muslims believe that they worship the God of Abraham, yes.
2007-03-13 05:41:47 · answer #6 · answered by MishMash [I am not one of your fans] 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. We believe in most of the Prophets Christians believe in and we also believe that the Bible was sent by God (Allah). illah means God, Allah means "The God." The only difference is that you cannot pluralize Allah and you can with illah. nonmuslims in muslim countries often refer to God as Allah.
2007-03-13 05:32:18 · answer #7 · answered by E.T.01 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps it should be noted here that there are marked similarities between the Arabic and the Hebrew Languages. For instance:
Michael - Miyka'el (H) - Mikail (A)
Gabriel - Gabriy'el (H) - Jabril (A)
Abraham - Abraham (H) - Ibrahim (A)
Peace - Shalom (H) - Salaam (A)
god - elah (H) - ilah (A)
God - Elowahh (H) - Allah (A)
RM
2007-03-13 06:24:42 · answer #8 · answered by A.L.M. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Friend,
The Bible teaches us that there is only one true God, he is the father of Jesus Christ. He is known in Hebrew as JWVH This translated into English is Jehovah.
God Bless
2007-03-13 05:35:22 · answer #9 · answered by ianptitchener 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-03-13 05:28:40 · answer #10 · answered by Maverick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋