Allah / Alá
Islam
Historical & cultural region
Global; rooted in 7th-century Arabia
Concise history
Islam traces to the 7th-century revelation received by the Prophet Muhammad in Mecca and Medina. It spread across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Major branches include Sunni and Shia traditions, with rich diversity of practice and culture.
Associated domains
Presented as beliefs and mythology of the tradition — not as verified facts or promises.
Muslims attribute to Allah mercy, compassion, justice, knowledge and creation. These are beliefs of the tradition, not verified claims about the universe. Arabic-speaking Christians and Jews also use the word 'Allah' for God.
Living practice & context
The Five Pillars include the formal prayer (salah), almsgiving, fasting in Ramadan and pilgrimage. Personal supplication (du'a) is separate from the formal prayers and may be made in any language.
Respectful boundaries
This entry presents Islamic belief respectfully and makes no claims of proof. Allah is the one God of Islam — never presented as one god among many. We do not equate or rank this tradition with others.
References
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