Translation of 'Allah' word
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Here is some high level linguistic knowledge about the origin of the word 'allah' presented by Nouman Ali Khan. I made this clip from one of his tafsir lectures. Not all scholars believe it comes from al + ilaha.
http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKMVqVktO3E
The main point to consider from a metaphysical perspective is that the name Allah is a revealed name. In other words, The Almighty Creator gave Himself this name, and that fact gives the sound vibration itself a symbolic power that goes beyond a mere reference to a concept.
The word 'god' is not found in any revealed scripture in original form, but it is convenient to use at times, like in dawah work. I think those Qur'an translations that use 'God' are best for dawah.
Peace.
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Peace!
Let's suppose that the Quran was revealed in English!
And Arabic is a world wide technological language spoken by many nation, including this Forum.
Then we will have some who would suggest it's far better to keep the word GOD as it is, and not translate it to its Arabic form "Allah" which is understood by all Arab speaking world!Regards
4144 Had We made it a non-Arabic reading, they would have said, "If only its signs/verses were made clear!" Whether non-Arabic or Arabic, say, "For those who acknowledge, it is a guide and healing. As for those who reject, there is deafness in their ears, and they are blind to it. These will be called from a place far away."
This verse even says that non-Arabic speaking believers understand The Quran better than Arabic-speaking rejecters.