I would say, a god of the Muslim people.
Incorrect. He is not the Lord of the Muslim people He is the Lord of all that exists, irregardless of race or religion, shape or form, time or dimension etc. Whether people deny that or accept is another issue but they are given the choice to do so. It's the same as you denying your biological parents but that doesn't negate the fact that they are not your parents nor does it nullify their existance.
if someone asks you;
who is Allah?
what would you say?
Allah. He who has Godhood - the power to create all entities.
If they need a break down then..
1. Allah
2. The Compassionate (al-Rahman)
3. The Merciful (al-Rahim)
4. The King/Sovereign (al-Malik)
5. The Holy (al-Quddus)
6. The Source of Peace (al-Salam)
7. The Giver of Faith (al-Mu'min)
8. The Overall Protector (al-Muhaimin)
9. The Strong (al-`Aziz)
10. The Almighty (al-Jabbar)
11. The Majestic (al-Mutakabbir)
12. The Creator (al-Khaliq)
13. The Maker (al-Bari')
14. The Fashioner (al-Musawwir)
15. The Great Forgiver (al-Ghaffar)
16. The Dominant (al-Qahhar)
17. The Bestower (al-Wahhab)
18. The Provider (al-Razzaq)
19. The Opener, The Reliever (al-Fattah)
20. The All-Knowing (al-`Alim)
21. The Restrainer, The Withholder (al-Qabid)
22. The Extender (al-Basit)
23. The Humbler (al-Khafid)
24. The Exalter (al-Rafi`)
25. The Empowerer (al-Mu`izz)
26. The Humiliator (al-Mudhill)
27. The All-Hearing, The Hearer (al-Sami`)
28. The All-Seeing (al-Basir)
29. The Judge (al-Hakam)
30. The Just (al-`Adl)
31. The Kindly One (al-Latif)
32. The Gracious, The Aware (al-Khabir)
33. The Clement, The Forbearing (al-Halim)
34. The Mighty (al-`Azim)
35. The Forgiving (al-Ghafur)
36. The Grateful, The Appreciative (al-Shakur)
37. The High, The Sublime (al-`Aliyy)
38. The Great (al-Kabir)
39. The Preserver (al-Hafiz)
40. The Protector, The Guardian, The Feeder, The Sustainer (al-Muqit)
41. The Reckoner (al-Hasib)
42. The Sublime One (al-Jali)
43. The Bountiful, The Gracious (al-Karim)
44. The Watcher, The Watchful (al-Raqib)
45. The Responsive, The Hearkener (al-Mujib)
46. The Infinite, The All-Embracing (al-Wasi`)
47. The Wise (al-Hakim al-Mutlaq)
48. The Loving (al-Wadud)
49. The Glorious (al-Majid)
50. The Resurrector (al-Ba`ith)
51. The Witness (al-Shahid)
52. The True (al-Haqq)
53. The Advocate (al-Wakil)
54. The Most Strong (al-Qawiyy)
55. The Firm (al-Matin)
56. The Patron (al-Waliyy)
57. The Praiseworthy (al-Hamid)
58. The Numberer (al-Muhsi)
59. The Commencer (al-Mubdi)
60. The Restorer (al-Mu`id)
61. The Giver of Life (al-Muhyi)
62. The One Who Gives Death (al-Mumit)
63. The Living One (al-Hayy)
64. The Self-Subsisting (al-Qayyum)
65. The Perceiver (al-Wajid)
66. The One (al-Wahid)
67. The Independent (al-Samad)
68. The Powerful (al-Qadir)
69. The Dominant (al-Muqtadir)
70. The Giver (al-Muqaddim)
71. The Retarder (al-Mu'akhkhir)
72. The First (al-Awwal)
73. The Last (al-Akhir)
74. The Manifest (al-Zahir)
75. The Hidden (al-Batin)
76. The Governor (al-Wali)
77. The High Exalted (al-Muta`ali)
78. The Righteous (al-Barr)
79. The Relenting (al-Tawwab)
80. The Forgiver (al-`Afuww)
81. The Avenger (al-Muntaquim)
82. The Compassionate (al-Ra'uf)
83. The Ruler of the Kingdom (Malik al-Mulk)
84. The Lord of Majesty and Bounty (Dhu'l-Jalal wa'l-Ikram)
85. The Equitable (al-Muqsit)
86. The Gatherer, The Collector (al-Jami`)
87. The Self-Sufficient (al-Ghani)
88. The Enricher (al-Mughni)
89. The Bestower (al-Mu`ti)
90. The Withholder (al-Mani`)
91. The Propitious (al-Nafi`)
92. The Distresser (al-Darr)
93. The Light (al-Nur)
94. The Guide (al-Hadi)
95. The Eternal (al-Azali)
96. The Everlasting (al-Baqi)
97. The Heir (al-Warith)
98. The Guide to the Right Path (al-Rashid)
99. The Patient (al-Sabur)
He begets not, nor was He begotten 112:3His Birth Record must be very long
He begets not, nor was He begotten 112:3
He is Allah, the One! (1) Allah, the eternally Besought of all! (2) He begetteth not nor was begotten. (3) And there is none comparable unto Him. (4)
Personally, and speaking as a Christian I disagree....
That's your religion, not everyone's. The fact is, Allah is God, to Muslims. Not to Christians, Jews, Pagans, Buddhists, Hindus, Taoists, and others. That is why I said God to the Muslim people.
Personally, and speaking as a Christian I disagree.
Allah is the arabic name for the God I believe in too. (Not all Muslims/Christians would agree with me, hence this is my personal understanding)
So I agree with 'Abd-al Latif's statement.
Whatever name or concept we attach to God, it doesn't make him any more or less that he is: He is God, always has been, always will be!
...
That's your religion, not everyone's. The fact is, Allah is God, to Muslims. Not to Christians, Jews, Pagans, Buddhists, Hindus, Taoists, and others. That is why I said God to the Muslim people. He is GOD to you, but not to me, and others. Yes, he is the ruler of all that exists, to Muslims, not to others. I am not demeaning Allah, I am simply stating a true statement. Allah is god, to Muslims.
Clover said:His Birth Record must be very long
Yes, but many Christians (around 85% I've talked with) say Allah is not their God, .
The word Allah is a unique name because the word Al (in Allah) means "The", "Only", "Exclusive" and the word Lah (in Allah) means The one worthy of worship and praise. So when you say Allah it makes compelte sense of what 'a' god should be and is.
Allah is the same Lord that created the Heavens and the Earth and everything in it without assistance from another.
He is the One who sent Prophets and Messengers from Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus to Muhammad (pbub).
He is the One who revealed the Torah to Moses and the Gossiple to Jesus. And He is the same god mankind worship besides Him, even though it is He alone who responds to the call of the destressed.
From a purely rational view, there can only be 1 god. Muslims do not claim Allah to be their god which is some kind of mystical and ambigious god He is god of all that exists.
Allah says:
...the Lord and Cherisher of Mankind,
The King (or Ruler) of Mankind,
The god (or judge) of Mankind,-
[Qur'an 114:1-3]
Oh really? Allah says:
Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;
Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
And there is none like unto Him. [Qur'an: 122]
Salaam/Peace
U asked any Arab Christians ?
.....
I do not know, I never looked up their race/culture/nationality.
Salaam/Peace
We must not hate or degrade anyone just because of his/her race / culture/ nationality but to understand their veiw , it's important to consider the background.
I remember , in the Catholic forum , when some Christians write that Allah is Satan etc ; then few protested & informed that they are Arab Christians & they call God as Allah.
Yes, but many Christians (around 85% I've talked with) say Allah is not their God, so I figured not to make that assumption when it might have offended someone. Sorry for making my other assumption if it offended you.
To your religion, yes, but not to others. That is my point. He is everything to you, but maybe not to the guy thats riding beside you on the bus.
Don't worry, I'm not offended at all.I still think that the Abrahamic religions at least all worship the same God, but that thei human concept of that same God is very different (if that makes sense ...)
And no, I cannot speak for that guy next to me on the bus. He may have very different views indeed, and that is his right.
Oh, and sorry about the cut off rep ... I hadn't quite finished the sentence.
Hence this post for further information.