Common Arabic terms

Assalaamu’alaikum Warahmatullah
Just a few points for better understanding of some of the common terms we use:
“Allah” is not merely the arabic term for ‘God’. The name “Allah” is from “Al-ilah” which closely means “The God” actually emphasising as “The One (Only) God”, due to it being a “proper noun”. “Allah” itself exerts “Oneness of God” [...]

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Arabic – Islamic dictionary

Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu [May Peace, Blessings and Mercy of Allah be on you].
1. Allah – The Arabic name for God
2. SWT – Abbreviation for Subhanahu wa ta’alah, which means Glorious and Exalted is He (Allah)
3. SAW – Abbreviation for Sallalaahu alaihi wa sallam, which means Peace Be Upon Him. This is used to [...]

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