The Word 'Allah' is an Arabic term for God, since, Holy Qur'an was revealed in Arabic language it uses the term 'Allah' for God. Pre-Islamic Arabs who were Pagans, Jews and Christians used the term 'Allah' even before the proclamation of Islam. Even today Arabs who are either Jews or Christians use the term 'Allah' in their prayers and conversations. Holy Bible in Arabic language also uses the term 'Allah'. These conveys that word 'Allah' is not within Muslim monopoly.
In Holy Qur'an, Allah declares himself 'Rab ul Aalameen' that is 'Lord of all Universes/ Worlds', Allah also declares himself as 'Al Khaaliq' that is The Creator. So for a Muslim it is must to believe that Allah is the sole Creator of all; including those who don't follow Islam, and Allah is also Lord of all those who are not following Islam.
Now, if a person who doesn't follow Islam recognizes his Creator and refers Him as 'Allah', shouldn't Muslim be happy with that? Of course, Muslims or any Arab can take objection if word 'Allah' is used in an insulting manner, but if someone is using it with reverence, on what grounds can an objection be raised?
A Malaysian court has decreed that Non-Muslims can't use word 'Allah' as it creates confusion, Malaysian court should take reference that no court of law (or any human made institution) can assume its ownership on domains of Allah, that is His name, His religion etc. Because Allah is sole Owner of His Domains. Thus, Malaysian court should reconsider its decree in this regard.
Hebrew language also uses this term as 'Wallah' which is an Arabic origin term associated with word 'Allah'. Word 'Allah' is an Arabic term which Holy Qur'an also includes, but Muslims have no monopoly over it. Everyone regardless of religion and ethnicity are free to use the term, if they uses the term with reverence. Muslims should rather be happy with the increment in the usage.
In Holy Qur'an, Allah declares himself 'Rab ul Aalameen' that is 'Lord of all Universes/ Worlds', Allah also declares himself as 'Al Khaaliq' that is The Creator. So for a Muslim it is must to believe that Allah is the sole Creator of all; including those who don't follow Islam, and Allah is also Lord of all those who are not following Islam.
Now, if a person who doesn't follow Islam recognizes his Creator and refers Him as 'Allah', shouldn't Muslim be happy with that? Of course, Muslims or any Arab can take objection if word 'Allah' is used in an insulting manner, but if someone is using it with reverence, on what grounds can an objection be raised?
A Malaysian court has decreed that Non-Muslims can't use word 'Allah' as it creates confusion, Malaysian court should take reference that no court of law (or any human made institution) can assume its ownership on domains of Allah, that is His name, His religion etc. Because Allah is sole Owner of His Domains. Thus, Malaysian court should reconsider its decree in this regard.
Hebrew language also uses this term as 'Wallah' which is an Arabic origin term associated with word 'Allah'. Word 'Allah' is an Arabic term which Holy Qur'an also includes, but Muslims have no monopoly over it. Everyone regardless of religion and ethnicity are free to use the term, if they uses the term with reverence. Muslims should rather be happy with the increment in the usage.
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