What is Arabic?

Allah is the official Arabic word used to signify God. The title is entirely unique because it has no plural or gendered forms, unlike standard words like gods or goddesses. It simply translates to 'The One and Only True God'. Linguistic origins show variants like 'Elah' or 'Eloh' in the Hebrew Torah, as well as in the original Aramaic language spoken by Jesus.

The word Allah is the standard Arabic word for God used in all Arabic Bible translations, and its roots are identical to the Aramaic word 'Eloi' used by Jesus on the cross.

It was used in some English translations of the Bible like the original 'Scofield Reference Bible'

In the New Testament, Jesus is believed to cry before his death 'ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTHANI', Eloi is the exact Arabic word 'Elahi' which comes from the same root as Allah.

Historical and linguistic evidence shows that these prophets spoke ancient Semitic languages, meaning they addressed God using linguistic cognates tightly linked to the Arabic word Allah. Abraham and Moses historically used the Hebrew names El or Elohim, while Jesus addressed God in Aramaic using Elah or Alaha, all of which share identical ancient roots across the Semitic language family tree.

This is false. The first three Caliphs, especially Uthman completed a critical analysis of the entire Quran text.

This was due to the rapid expansion of Islam in the first decade amongst people whose native language was not Arabic. So it was deemed essential the text retained its original purity.

Uthman sent copies of the standardized Quran text to the centre of the Islamic Empire. Today, copies attributed to Uthman exist can be found in Tashkent and Istanbul.

Apart from a few dialect variations in copying, the oldest documents known to the present day found throughout the Islamic world are identical; the same is true for documents preserved in Europe (fragments in the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris which, according to the experts date from the 8th Century AD).

The minor dialect variations do not change the general meaning of the text. For example, the absence of diacritical marks could make a verb either active or passive and in some instances, masculine or feminine. This is a minor issue since the context indicated the meaning in many instances.

Therefore the Quran has been fully preserved since its revelation.

Seth was the third son of Adam and Eve, born after the murder of Abel. His name originates from Hebrew (Sheth) and Arabic (Sheeth), meaning 'granted', 'placed', or 'appointed'. His mother, Eve, named him Seth because God granted him as a divine gift and spiritual successor to replace Abel.

The term 'Semitic' used to describe a major family of Middle Eastern languages (including Arabic, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Amharic) and ethnic groups originates directly from the name Shem (Sem). As the patriarchal ancestor of these nations, his lineage is central to Middle Eastern history.

The religion was founded by Baha'u'llah (born Mirza Husayn-'Ali, 1817-1892), whose title means 'Glory of God' in Arabic. His mission was preceded by a herald known as The Bab ('The Gate'). Because of his progressive teachings, Baha'u'llah faced decades of exile, torture, and imprisonment by Persian and Ottoman authorities.

Islam is a major monotheistic Abrahamic religion that originated in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century CE. The word 'Islam' is derived from an Arabic root meaning peace and submission to the will of God (Allah). A Muslim is an adherent of Islam, someone who actively follows its teachings and vows to live in accordance with divine guidance.

Yes, Muslims deeply love and revere Jesus (known in Arabic as Isa). In Islam, Jesus is recognized as one of God's greatest and most critical prophets. The Quran explicitly affirms his virgin birth and credits him with performing numerous miracles, such as healing the sick and raising the dead. However, Islam rejects the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, teaching that Jesus was a purely human prophet rather than the literal Son of God, and that he was not crucified but raised directly to heaven by God.

The Arabic word Jihad literally translates to 'striving' or 'struggling' in the way of God, rather than 'holy war.' Islamic theology divides Jihad into two primary forms:

1. The Greater Jihad: The internal, spiritual struggle against one's own ego, desires and sins to live a righteous life.

2. The Lesser Jihad: An outward struggle, which can include military defense against aggression. Islamic law strictly limits military jihad to defensive or anti-oppressive warfare and forbids harming non-combatants, women, children and infrastructure.

Sufism (known in Arabic as Tasawwuf) is the mystical, inner dimension of Islam. Rather than a separate sect, Sufis can be either Sunni or Shia. Sufism focuses on the purification of the heart, spiritual asceticism, and cultivating a direct, deeply personal love for God. Sufi practices often include meditation, rhythmic chanting of God's names (Dhikr), and poetry, popularized historically by figures like Jalaluddin Rumi.

A Mosque (known in Arabic as a Masjid, meaning 'place of prostration') is a communal house of prayer for Muslims. The building serves as the anchor for the local Muslim community. Inside the main prayer hall, which is carpeted and free of chairs or statues to maximize space, Muslims line up shoulder-to-shoulder to perform their daily prayers led by an Imam (prayer leader). In Islam, Mosques also function as community centers, offering religious education, hosting weddings, providing funeral services, and organizing local charitable outreach.