I don't consider word Allah purer than other words, nor do I consider word Allah any less pure than other words. When these type of suggestions are made, they simply expose the ignorance of a particular individual. I use Allah or God depending upon who I'm talking to and it always gets the point through.
Punjabi Kurhi
I use the word Allah when speaking to a muslim-only group, and God when speaking to non-muslims, and when I'm speaking in french I say Dieu.
So my inshallah in french becomes "si Dieu le veut".........
It all means the same......
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Amy
You stated:
I don't consider the word Allah purer than other words.......
Would you therefore categorise the name of Allah no purer than the word Iblis!
This is the difference between respect and disrespect and Belief and non Belief for certain people.
Where certain people become Godfathers and Godmothers of children, would you personally ever have any objection to becoming an Allahfather or Allahmother of children or any objection if colleagues called you an Allahess, such as Goddess (figure of speech).
Even tribes people who do not possess scriptures such as the Native Indians, Aborignes, Pigmies etc consider their Creator far superior and therefore do not 'just' use the name in an equivolent manner to every day use.
HE IS ALLAH, BESIDES WHOM THERE IS NO OTHER GODS; WHO KNOWS (ALL THINGS) BOTH SECRET AND OPEN; HE IS MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL. HE IS ALLAH, BESIDES WHOM THERE IS NO OTHER GOD; THE SOVEREIGN,THE HOLY ONE,THE SOURCE OF PEACE (AND PERFECTION),THE GUARDIAN OF FAITH,THE PRESERVER OF SAFETY,THE EXALTED IN MIGHT,THE IRRESISTIBLE,THE SUPREME,GLORY TO ALLAH(HIGH IS HE) ABOVE THE PARTNERS THEY ASCRIBE TO HIM. HE IS ALLAH,THE CREATOR,THE EVOLVER,THE BESTOWER OF FORMS (OR COLOURS) TO HIM BELONG THE MOST BEAUTIFUL NAMES; ALL THAT IS IN THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH, DOTH DECLARE HIS PRAISES AND GLORY. AND HE IS THE EXALTED IN MIGHT, THE WISE. 59:22-24
Even Allah states that to 'Him belong the most beautiful names'.
But you beg to differ.
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Originally posted by sholay:
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Would you therefore categorise the name of Allah no purer than the word Iblis! **
Wow! Interesting...
Would you therefore categorise the name of Allah no purer than the word Iblis!
They are different words with different meanings. One word can't be more or less purer than the other.
Punjabi Kurhi
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sholay,
Personal attacks are neither appreciated nor will they be tolerated in this forum.
Please keep this in mind.
You are being warned.
Here are few verses from Quran:
**"They have not comprehended ALLAH with the comprehension due to ALLAH." (22:74)
"Have you seen those who have made GODs of their own fancies?" (45:23)
"Set not up with ALLAH any GOD!" (28:88)
"Say: ALLAH; then, leave the rest.!" (6:91)**
I hope the above verses clearify the matter. The word ALLAH has no substitution.
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.......amy.......
Why do you strain yourself
Allah is our Allah, either we call God or Allah.
But there is only one word which best suits on you and that is
.........Saitan..........
This message is specifically for Girl From Quraysh.
How dare you accuse me of making personal attacks.
I suggest you look closer to home before making biased opinions and 'jumping the gun'.
The only person who is making personal attacks is AMY. I am asolutely flabergasted that you cannot see this.
I am not a child, so please refrain from making derogatory comments.
You are not the only Moderator or Forum in the World. If you feel that I shouldn't be here, then feel free to ban me!
'Talk about if your face fits'.