What is God’s Name in Islam?
Among the many names of God in Islam, some are only found in the Quran while others are found only in the hadith. Nevertheless, there are some names that appear in both sources. Let’s take a look at them. What does each of them mean?
YHWH
Although YHWH is the name of God, there are a number of problems with the name. First of all, in the Bible the name ‘YHWH’ is not God’s actual name. It is a shortened version of ‘Elohim,’ a name of God in Hebrew.
Another problem with YHWH is the confusion it creates when people try to pronounce it. In Arabic, God is called al-Rahman. This name was originally used in Ancient South Arabia to describe God. This name is also used for the creator of the universe.
Despite the differences in names, both the Quran and the Bible refer to God by His name, Allah. The Hebrew word ‘Yahweh’ has a broader meaning than it does in Islam. It is the universal God of all humankind, who grants salvation to mankind.
Christians claim that the Quran contains references to YHWH, but this is not the case. The Quran is not an exact translation of the New Testament. Christians use the word “ego eimi” in the Quran and Hadith, but it does not have the same meaning as YHWH.
Secondly, the Qur’an stresses the mercy of God. This is evident in the invocation that starts each chapter of the Qur’an. In the Qur’an, God is described as merciful and compassionate.
Elohim
Elohim is the plural form of the word for God in the Torah. In Genesis 35:7, the word is used alongside a plural verb, “for the Lord revealed Himself to Jacob.” Ibn Ezra also says that the word elohim refers to angels. In Genesis 28:12, the angels of God are mentioned by name. They are called malAaKHey Aelohiym, literally “angels of God.”
While the Arabic word for God is Allah, the Hebrew word is Elohim. The Greek word for God is theos. In the Bible, God reveals his name as YHWH, but in the Quran, it does not mention his name. That is because Muslims have rejected the self-revealed name of God.
The word YHWH is similar to the word “YHWH.” In Hebrew, “YHWH” is used as an exclamation particle. In Arabic, the word “Huwa” means “Oh He” or “I am.” The suffix “IM” is used to denote respect.
The term Elohim is often used interchangeably with Allah in Islam, but the meanings of the two terms are not identical. In Arabic, the plural form elohim indicates that there is more than one god, while allah refer to the Almighty God.
Elohim is the plural form of the word aelohim. It is used in Islam to refer to the angels that belong to God. The word is also used for the angels of God.
Allah
In Islam, God is commonly referred to as Allah. The word is derived from the Arabic language and means “God.” This term was used to refer to God in ancient South Arabia. In the Qur’an, the word is used to refer to God as “the Lord of the Worlds” and “merciful”.
During the early Islamic period, Allah was the chief god among the idols in Mecca, which represented the gods of the tribes that passed through the city in caravans. Before the advent of Islam, Allah was the local deity of the Quraish tribe. The prophet Muhammad destroyed these idols and took a black stone to worship instead.
Among Muslims, Allah is the proper name of God, and is used in the Qur’an as well as in Islamic texts. While this term is not considered a common noun referring to God, it is still used in many religious texts and religions. While it is possible to form plurals of the word, this is not an acceptable way to refer to Allah. Nonetheless, some liberal Muslims may accept the use of “Allah” for God by Jews and Christians, as long as these religions are respectful of the word.
The Quran claims that Allah is the true revelation of God. According to the Quran, none can change Allah’s words. This is also the name of God in the Old Testament. This name is mentioned more than 6000 times in the Old Testament.