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Allah

usgb/ˈælə,ˈɑːlə,ɑːˈlɑː/Volume
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Religious Significance

Allah represents the one monotheistic God in Islam, central to the faith.

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In Islam, worship is directed solely to Allah.
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Not Interchangeable

'Allah' specifically refers to God in Islam, not any god or gods in general.

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While Christians call God 'Lord', Muslims use 'Allah'.
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Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Allah' as it is a proper noun, denoting respect.

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Muslims pray to Allah five times a day.
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