Singularity of Allah(swt) in the Qur'an

Can someone explain to me what Allahumma actually means?? Based on the VERY LITTLE knowledge of Arabic I have, it seems to me that it means 'their Allah'??:-\

In simple language that can be understood by non-arabic experts.

I am not trained in Arabic language but I can recite the Quran well and often read translations to compare meaning.

I have reason to believe that Allahumma means "O God". When reading the Seerah I came across the part where the Makkan Qurasyh polytheists signed a pact to ban from dealing with the Muslims, and they began the letter with "Bismikallahumma" which is translated as "In Thy Name O God".

Various du'a which started with Allahumma were also translated with the same meaning, "O God" or "O Allah".
 
I am not trained in Arabic language but I can recite the Quran well and often read translations to compare meaning.

I have reason to believe that Allahumma means "O God". When reading the Seerah I came across the part where the Makkan Qurasyh polytheists signed a pact to ban from dealing with the Muslims, and they began the letter with "Bismikallahumma" which is translated as "In Thy Name O God".

Various du'a which started with Allahumma were also translated with the same meaning, "O God" or "O Allah".

I believe this is something that has no English equivalent to relate to. The connotation seems to be that it is an exclamation of praise and so the intention is similar to the English "O'God"

I searched for some other opinions:

Allahumma (اللَّهُمَّ) is an alternative appellation of Allah, the Islamic and Arabic term for God. Non-Muslim scholars have speculated that this term is derived from the divine name Elohim, used in the Hebrew Bible.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allahumma

To ask Allah for a favour, Allah teaches us how to approach Him. The first example is:

26 Say: Allahumma Owner of Power you give Power to whom You please and You strip off power from whom You please You bless with honour whom You please and You abase whom You please; in Your hand is all Good. You have power over all things.

[Quran Al Imran Chapter 3]

What does Allahumma mean? Most people translate it as O Allah. If Allahumma means O Allah, then what does Ya Allah mean? Again the translation will be O Allah. If both Allahumma and Ya Allah both translate to O Allah, then why do we need two different forms in Arabic to say the same thing? If we look at the Arabic script, Allahumma is written . Allahumma is the Name Allah appended with the letter Meem. Allahumma starts with Alif and ends with Meem.

114 Said Isa son of Maryam: "Allahumma Rabbana! send us from heaven a table set that there may be for us for the first and the last of us a solemn festival and a sign from You; and provide for our sustenance for You are the best Sustainer

[Quran: Al Maida Chapter 5]

When we tag a Meem after the Name Allah, and ask by saying Allahumma, we recognise Allah as our Creator and we also recognise Muhammad as the Messenger of Allah. When we ask Allah by saying Allahumma what we are really saying is Allah, we love You and follow your Messenger Muhammad .

31 Say: "If you do love Allah follow me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful."

[Quran: Al Imran Chapter 3]

Now let us look for the first Kalima in the Quran. The first Kalima (to testify) There is no god only Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah is revealed in the Quran in two halves. The first half is revealed in only two places in the entire Quran which is There is no god only Allah. The first mention is Chapter 37:

Source: http://www.meem.freeuk.com/Meem2.html
 
Huwa means he, assuming we are talking about the same Arabic letters.

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Can someone explain to me what Allahumma actually means?? Based on the VERY LITTLE knowledge of Arabic I have, it seems to me that it means 'their Allah'??:-\

In simple language that can be understood by non-arabic experts.

I have already posted what "Allahouma" means sister with a reference from SAKHR Arabic dictionary ... it isn't a double word, it is one word. besaygha 'do3a'eyaha-- as in the form of beseeching-- If some ignoramus is putting a spin on it to foster whatever cause, still wouldn't make it correct.. it just makes it really laughable! And I think that is what he is looking for... Some non-Arabic speaker to validate his ignorance!
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This is slightly off topic. I am posting this as reference.

The word "Overstand" has been used quite a bit in this thread. Those of us from the older generations and not familiar with todays "Hip-hop culture" have never heard the word. It has yet to become ingrained in the English Language except in some slang references. So far it has not been introduced into any standard dictionaries. however, it is appearing is some of the non-standard dictionaries as slang and it is a word that may or may not become part of the English language.

So far in the slang dictionaries the most common definition is:



That is from the "Urban Dictionary". Here is a link to the Urban Dictionary for those who have any need to try to understand modern English slang. But, caution, much modern slang I find to be vulgar, offensive and not suited for small children, men, women and any other Humans.

EDIT: I decided it is best not to post the link





LAUGHINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG trying to change the topic yourself I see , I see you about to closed this post because you can't deal with the Truth . Funny how you speak of culture , Funny how the Caucasian Man feel he can create his own Dictionary and give his own Definition of words and labe other with his meaning . LAUGHINGGGG . The problem with some Elder and I do mean Some , They feel that the world own them something . You know like respect . But they forget respect is EARN and not given because of one Age . By the way I listen to Jazz And Positive Rap . Any one with the IQ of Three know who are the real gangter's are . They are the one who goes around the world Takeing other people land / resources Etc . Killing Men , Woman , Children / babys . And some of the older generations help do these things

English language LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL What a joke

Woodrow I see your true Nature Showing .
 
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Returning to the topic of "Singularity of Allah(swt) in the Qur'an "

I have not been able to find any reference in the Qur'an where Allah(swt) is not shown as a singularity.
 
Qur'an 9 ; 97 , And I Quote ; Al A'araab '' The Desert Arabs' ( Red Arabs are the most Ashaddu ' Forceful ( Severe ) , Kufraan 'Concealers of that which is the facts , and the ( biggest ) Nifaaqaan ' Hypocrites , and more without knowledge of the Huduwd ' Limits of what was sent down by The Source , Allah upon His ( His Not Our ) Rasuwl , ' One Sent ( Muhammad ) , and The Source , Allah is The 'Aliym 'Knower , The Hakiym ' Wise ,
 
Again what does this have to do with the singularity of Allah oh learned one?
 
Returning to the topic of "Singularity of Allah(swt) in the Qur'an "

I have not been able to find any reference in the Qur'an where Allah(swt) is not shown as a singularity.


No matter what anyone says your not going to accept it. Are you Sunni ?
 
No matter what anyone says your not going to accept it. Are you Sunni ?

No I am Muslim and I have no adjective in front of my faith.

The reason I will not accept any claims that there is reference in the Qur'an of Allah(swt) is a pluarilty, is simply because I have not found any. I have read the Qur'an several times in Arabic. Initialy as a Christian and a few times as a Muslim. Also a few times in comparative religion classes as a self proclaimed Buddhist during my agnostic years. I will admit my Arabic is still in need of improvement, however I do have a number of Arabic Language dictionaries and I am capable of looking up words in Arabic and understanding the definitions in Arabic.
 
Qur'an 9 ; 97 , And I Quote ; Al A'araab '' The Desert Arabs' ( Red Arabs are the most Ashaddu ' Forceful ( Severe ) , Kufraan 'Concealers of that which is the facts , and the ( biggest ) Nifaaqaan ' Hypocrites , and more without knowledge of the Huduwd ' Limits of what was sent down by The Source , Allah upon His ( His Not Our ) Rasuwl , ' One Sent ( Muhammad ) , and The Source , Allah is The 'Aliym 'Knower , The Hakiym ' Wise ,

What does that have to do with the Singularity of Allah(swt)?
 
Huwa means he, assuming we are talking about the same Arabic letters.

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Can someone explain to me what Allahumma actually means?? Based on the VERY LITTLE knowledge of Arabic I have, it seems to me that it means 'their Allah'??:-\

In simple language that can be understood by non-arabic experts.





Huwa -- 2 ; 29 , 2 ; 137 , 2 ; 255 , 3 ; 2 , 3 ; 150 , 5 ; 120 , 6 ; 2 , 11 ; 34 ,

The Ashuric / Syriac Arabic HUWA Means '' He Who Is '' . Like the words that preceeded it , This word also came from the Aramic / Hebrew word Yahuwa , And translate as '' He Who Is Who He Is , '' Both of these came from The Ancient Egyptian deity HU , The Force Of Creative Will , '' HUWA Or YAHUWA Can be used for an Agreeable '' Yah '' , or Disagreeable being, '' Weh , '' The word '' YAHUWA '' Is a title , This title does not pertain to any individuals ;

It can be passed on to another being ; Even a mortal can be a YAHUWA , And more than one As found in Malachi 4 ; 5 . This is the first name called on by Adam and Eve's children . Without vowels it is Yhwh , Which some groups pronounce as YAHWEH ; And others Peonounce as JEHOVAH . However , In Ancient Babylon , YEHWEH Means ; YEH '' Good , '' And WEH '' Evil ,
 
Thank G-d for your presence here learned one... what would the forum do without you?.... You can't answer the little girl question simply because you have no answer... you cower away when posed with something over your head which is almost everything... you have an incredible ability to click on the right side of the mouse, highlight, copy and paste without sourcing-- afraid someone will poke some holes in the credibility of the moron whose work your worship...
a person who has knowledge is also accompanied with fine traits-- unfortunately for you, you have neither...


Anta k'alan3am ball adhal sabeelan!
 
I have already answer that question ALLAH'ssssssss And You Didn't accept it . I'm not answering that little girl question . Let her get her attention else where

Way on back the Allah's you referred to was denoting ownership. Meaning belonging to Allah(swt) not being more Allahs(swt). The 's denotes ownership in English not plurality. That is like saying Balthasar's post. not refering to more than one Balthasar.
 
Greetings,

The word Allahumma mean '' O Allah . The Source - and Hum '' They - The Eloheem Anunnaqis , Allahumma is another word that was derived from The Hebrew word , Eloheem , Meaning '' These Beings Or A Group Of Elohs '' Allahumma or Eloheems are angels of El or messenger of El - Anu .

The definition they are speaking of here does not include the arabic defintion, as verified by the word "another" in that sentence, but rather as a relation to the Arabic connotation.

Usually in The Koran when it says , '' That We Did This Or We Created This , Or Our Signs , Etc '' It is referring to these Allahumma or Eloheem , Anunnaqis . They are Physical Angelic Beings ; Not Spooks or Spirits or Ghost .

They are beings that do the work of El , or Allah . The word Allahumma or Eloheems is found throughout The Scroll of The Koran , And is Falsely Translated As A Single , With the word '' God ' , The name Allahumma or Eloheems is used for Benevolent , Agreeable and Malevolent , Disagreeable Beings ,

And Even In The Case For Human Beings , As Found In Exodus 7 ; 1 When Yahuwa Made Moses And Eloheem To Pharaoh Rameses ll

Here, they are comparing two languages, which falsely connotates both definitions. They also failed to justify its use in the Quran, and instead just said that it's mistranslated.


Firstly, not only is Allahuma (singular "Oh Allah") used in the Quran, but so is Huwa (third pronoun "He"), ana (first person "I"), innaa (“Verily We”) and nahnu (“We”). All references are either SINGULAR or PLURAL, but never dual (dual would refer to a specific number). The name Allah itself, means "the One". When the word "We" is used, it is not referring to a group, its connoting the respect we must have for Allah. If you are familiar with any language, including English, this may closely be related to the "Royal We". In such instances, one person speaking my use the "We" when speaking on behalf of a group, or it may be used by one person for the purposes of respect and/or glorification. With reference to the Quran, it is used as the latter, for Allah glorification and respect belongs to Allah subhana wa ta'ala.

The word "He" is singular anyhow, and before you think it is genderized, its not. "He" is a neutralized word. "Ana", "Huwa", and "Nahnu" are words all addressed to the Arabs in their own tongue, therefore an Arab is assumed to know what each connotation means.


Justs a question when ( Allah's) spell like this is it Singlar
That is singular. The apostraphe 'S' (apostraphe before the 's') demonstrates ownership to Allah subhana wa ta'ala. Maybe you meant it with the apostraphe after the 'S', which then would demonstrate ownership to more than one Allah, but either way, Allah means 'the one' so it wouldn't make a difference as it nullifies the meaning of the name itself.

Oh yea, one more thing:

And your god is One God, there is none who has the right to be worshipped but He, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful [al-Baqarah 2:163]

and Say: He is Allaah, the One [al-Ikhlaas 112:1]

That is manifest to anyone who reads it, and very understandable. No hidden messages as you are trying to find. Above all, those verses are most considerable when it comes to Allah subhana wa ta'ala claiming His Oneness.

peace.
 
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The word Allah does not have a plural. Allahumma is not plural.

Huwa means he. It isn't reserved only for Allah, it is a common Arabic word.:rollseyes It has been in use long before the Quran was revealed to the prophet.

Your arguments are just really lame... where did you get them from?
 
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Salaam,

this guys say he never makes claims wihout facts..

Seem he is righteously ignorant..LOL
 
Salaam,

this guys say he never makes claims wihout facts..

Seem he is righteously ignorant..LOL

His facts speak for themselves. I just have difficulty in why he believes his facts support his claims.

But, in all fairness he obviously believes what he says and he does his best to present why he believes so. His posts do deserve to be viewed with an open mind and our questions directed to his presentations and not about his intents or abilities.
 
His facts speak for themselves. I just have difficulty in why he believes his facts support his claims.

But, in all fairness he obviously believes what he says and he does his best to present why he believes so. His posts do deserve to be viewed with an open mind and our questions directed to his presentations and not about his intents or abilities.



Thank you I Appreciate your fairness , But you know name calling only show weakness , You would think A Real Muslims would rather show his strong side then his weak side . His action only prove what SOME people see Muslims has you know .
 

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