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	[[File:Malaysia Allah for Muslims only.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px]]The phrase '''Allahu Akbar''' (الله أكبر) is a common phrase used by Muslims in various situations, including the [[Salah]] (obligatory five [[prayers]] a day) and has even been used in the past by some [[non-Muslims]] as a show of support or in reference to the common Abrahamic god. It is widely used for a multitude of reason by Muslims, including some Muslims who shout it whilst engaged in [[Jihad\|Jihad]]. The literal translation of this phrase from [[Arabic]] means "God is greatest!" The phrase has a unique history in [[Islam and Scripture\|scripture]] and its early use and conception.		[[File:Malaysia Allah for Muslims only.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px]]The phrase '''Allahu Akbar''' (الله أكبر) is a common phrase used by Muslims in various situations, including the [[Salah]] (obligatory five [[prayers]] a day) and has even been used in the past by some [[non-Muslims]] as a show of support or in reference to the common Abrahamic god. It is widely used for a multitude of reason by Muslims, including some Muslims who shout it whilst engaged in [[Jihad\|Jihad]]. The literal translation of this phrase from [[Arabic]] means "God is greatest!" The phrase has a unique history in [[Islam and Scripture\|scripture]] and its early use and conception.

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	'''Literal:''' I testify that there is no <font color="blue">god</font> but <font color="red">Allah</font> and I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of <font color="red">Allah</font>.}}		'''Literal:''' I testify that there is no <font color="blue">god</font> but <font color="red">Allah</font> and I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of <font color="red">Allah</font>.}}

	The phrase is commonly mistakenly translated to "There is no god but God." However, ~~in Islam~~ the name Allah as a proper noun, as opposed to a common noun descriptive applicable to any deity. Allah is not the ~~generic~~ word for 'god' in Arabic, but the ''name'' of Islam's deity. See [[Allah]]		The phrase is commonly mistakenly translated to "There is no god but God." However, Muslims often consider the name Allah as a proper noun, as opposed to a common noun descriptive applicable to any deity. Allah is can be seen as not simply the word for 'god' in Arabic (although many Arabic speakers see it this way), but as the ''name'' of Islam's deity. See [[Allah]]

	{{Quote\|[http://bewley.virtualave.net/Riscreeds.html The Risala of 'Abdullah ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani]<BR>A Treatise on Maliki Fiqh (Including commentary from ath-Thamr ad-Dani by al-Azhari)(310/922 - 386/996)\|['''1.1a'''] The belief that Allah is One is the fundamental basis of Islam, and when Divine Unity is expressed, '''the name "Allah" must be used. It is not permissible to say, "There is no god but the Almighty"''' or use any other names except Allah for the shahada. Nothing at all resembles Him or is equal to Him.}}		{{Quote\|[http://bewley.virtualave.net/Riscreeds.html The Risala of 'Abdullah ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani]<BR>A Treatise on Maliki Fiqh (Including commentary from ath-Thamr ad-Dani by al-Azhari)(310/922 - 386/996)\|['''1.1a'''] The belief that Allah is One is the fundamental basis of Islam, and when Divine Unity is expressed, '''the name "Allah" must be used. It is not permissible to say, "There is no god but the Almighty"''' or use any other names except Allah for the shahada. Nothing at all resembles Him or is equal to Him.}}
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	===Akbar===		===Akbar===

	'''~~Claim:~~''' '~~Akbar' means 'great~~.'		Akbar is an example of what in Arabic is know as ism al-tafdil اسم التفضيل which is a form of the adjective which carries both the comparative and the supperlative meaning, in this case meaning both "greater (than)" and "greatest." 'Akbar' in English is thus translated 'greater,' not 'great' (as "greater" usually wouldn't make sense, the comparison is to everythi9ng).

	~~'''Fact:''' 'Akbar' in English is translated 'greater,' not 'great.'~~
	'''Great''' = <font size="6"><font color="red">كبير</font></font><font size="4"> (</font>Kebir<font size="4">)</font>		'''Great''' = <font size="6"><font color="red">كبير</font></font><font size="4"> (</font>Kebir<font size="4">)</font>

	'''~~Greater~~''' = <font size="6"><font color="blue">أكبر</font></font><font size="4"> (</font>Akbar<font size="4">)</font>		'''Greates''' = <font size="6"><font color="blue">أكبر</font></font><font size="4"> (</font>Akbar<font size="4">)</font>

	====Evidence====		====Evidence====

	Kebir and akbar are not interchangeable words. For evidence, we only ~~need~~ look to the Qur'an. Both kebir (great) and akbar (greater) are used in the following verse:		Kebir and akbar are not interchangeable words. For evidence, one need only look to the Qur'an. Both kebir (great) and akbar (greater) are used in the following verse:

	{{Quote\|{{Qtt\|2\|219}}\|2=		{{Quote\|{{Qtt\|2\|219}}\|2=
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	====Lane's Lexicon and Other Sources====		====Lane's Lexicon and Other Sources====

	Lane's Lexicon, the most ~~revered and~~ scholarly dictionary of the Arabic language, confirms the majority view is that "Allahu Akbar" refers to Allah being "~~greater~~". Unlike in its early years, so does Wikipedia, stating the phrase literally means "God is greater". But is usually translated "God is [the] Greatest," or "God is Great".<ref>{{cite web \|url= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takbir\|title= Takbir\|publisher= Wikipedia\|author= \|date= accessed August 4, 2013\|archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FTakbir&date=2013-08-04\|deadurl=no}}</ref> Similarly, Pierre Tristam, the Lebanese-American About.com Guide states, although most often translated as "god is great," Allahu Akbar is Arabic for "god is greater," or "god is greatest."<ref>{{cite web\|url= http://middleeast.about.com/od/a/g/allahu-akbar-definition.htm\|title= Allahu Akbar\|publisher= Middle East Issues (About.com)\|author= Pierre Tristam\|date= accessed August 4, 2013\|archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmiddleeast.about.com%2Fod%2Fa%2Fg%2Fallahu-akbar-definition.htm&date=2013-08-04\|deadurl=no}}</ref> Many news sources and other web resources are now also beginning to use the more correct translation.		Lane's Lexicon, perhaps the most respected scholarly dictionary of the (classical) Arabic language in English, confirms the majority view is that "Allahu Akbar" refers to Allah being "greatest". Unlike in its early years, so does Wikipedia, stating the phrase literally means "God is greater". But is usually translated "God is [the] Greatest," or "God is Great".<ref>{{cite web \|url= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takbir\|title= Takbir\|publisher= Wikipedia\|author= \|date= accessed August 4, 2013\|archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FTakbir&date=2013-08-04\|deadurl=no}}</ref> Similarly, Pierre Tristam, the Lebanese-American About.com Guide states, although most often translated as "god is great," Allahu Akbar is Arabic for "god is greater," or "god is greatest."<ref>{{cite web\|url= http://middleeast.about.com/od/a/g/allahu-akbar-definition.htm\|title= Allahu Akbar\|publisher= Middle East Issues (About.com)\|author= Pierre Tristam\|date= accessed August 4, 2013\|archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmiddleeast.about.com%2Fod%2Fa%2Fg%2Fallahu-akbar-definition.htm&date=2013-08-04\|deadurl=no}}</ref> Many news sources and other web resources are now also beginning to use the more correct translation.

	====Used in Context by Muhammad====		====Used in Context by Muhammad====
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	"Allahu Akbar" has been used historically by Muslims as a battle cry during war.<ref name="Ludwig W. Adamec">Ludwig W. Adamec, "Historical Dictionary of Islam", Scarecrow Press, 2<sup>nd</sup> ed. 2009, p. 32</ref> This precedent was set by Prophet [[Muhammad]] when he attacked the Jews of Khaibar.		"Allahu Akbar" has been used historically by Muslims as a battle cry during war.<ref name="Ludwig W. Adamec">Ludwig W. Adamec, "Historical Dictionary of Islam", Scarecrow Press, 2<sup>nd</sup> ed. 2009, p. 32</ref> This precedent was set by Prophet [[Muhammad]] when he attacked the Jews of Khaibar.

	In the following [[sahih]] [[hadith]], you can see the phrase ~~has been translated correctly into English by Muslims.~~		In the following [[sahih]] [[hadith]], you can see the phrase in this use:

	{{Quote\|{{Bukhari\|\|\|2945\|darussalam}}\|Narrated Anas:		{{Quote\|{{Bukhari\|\|\|2945\|darussalam}}\|Narrated Anas:

	The Prophet set out for Khaibar and reached it at night. He used not to attack if he reached the people at night, till the day broke. So, when the day dawned, the Jews came out with their bags and spades. When they saw the Prophet; they said, "Muhammad and his army!" '''The Prophet said, Allahu--Akbar! (Allah is Greater)''' and Khaibar is ruined, for whenever we approach a nation (i.e. enemy to fight) then it will be a miserable morning for those who have been warned."}}		The Prophet set out for Khaibar and reached it at night. He used not to attack if he reached the people at night, till the day broke. So, when the day dawned, the Jews came out with their bags and spades. When they saw the Prophet; they said, "Muhammad and his army!" '''The Prophet said, Allahu--Akbar! (Allah is Greater)''' and Khaibar is ruined, for whenever we approach a nation (i.e. enemy to fight) then it will be a miserable morning for those who have been warned."}}

	~~One must also note that if the word "Allah" meant "God", why then would he be telling the Jews of Khaibar (who supposedly worship the same god) that Islam's Allah is greater?~~

	Here are a few more quotes which use the phrase "Allahu Akbar".		Here are a few more quotes which use the phrase "Allahu Akbar".

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Allah = الله (alif ا, lam ل, lam ل, ha ه)

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	'''Literal:''' I testify that there is no <font color="blue">god</font> but <font color="red">Allah</font> and I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of <font color="red">Allah</font>.}}		'''Literal:''' I testify that there is no <font color="blue">god</font> but <font color="red">Allah</font> and I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of <font color="red">Allah</font>.}}

	The phrase is commonly mistakenly translated to "There is no god but God." However, in Islam the name Allah as a proper noun, as opposed to a common noun descriptive applicable to any deity. Allah is not the generic word for 'god' in Arabic, but the ''name'' of Islam's deity. See [Allah]		The phrase is commonly mistakenly translated to "There is no god but God." However, in Islam the name Allah as a proper noun, as opposed to a common noun descriptive applicable to any deity. Allah is not the generic word for 'god' in Arabic, but the ''name'' of Islam's deity. See [[Allah]]

	{{Quote\|[http://bewley.virtualave.net/Riscreeds.html The Risala of 'Abdullah ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani]<BR>A Treatise on Maliki Fiqh (Including commentary from ath-Thamr ad-Dani by al-Azhari)(310/922 - 386/996)\|['''1.1a'''] The belief that Allah is One is the fundamental basis of Islam, and when Divine Unity is expressed, '''the name "Allah" must be used. It is not permissible to say, "There is no god but the Almighty"''' or use any other names except Allah for the shahada. Nothing at all resembles Him or is equal to Him.}}		{{Quote\|[http://bewley.virtualave.net/Riscreeds.html The Risala of 'Abdullah ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani]<BR>A Treatise on Maliki Fiqh (Including commentary from ath-Thamr ad-Dani by al-Azhari)(310/922 - 386/996)\|['''1.1a'''] The belief that Allah is One is the fundamental basis of Islam, and when Divine Unity is expressed, '''the name "Allah" must be used. It is not permissible to say, "There is no god but the Almighty"''' or use any other names except Allah for the shahada. Nothing at all resembles Him or is equal to Him.}}

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	[[File:Malaysia Allah for Muslims only.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px]]The phrase '''Allahu Akbar''' (الله أكبر) is a common phrase used by Muslims in various situations, including the [[Salah]] (obligatory five [[prayers]] a day) and has even been used in the past by some [[non-Muslims]] as a show of support or in reference to the common Abrahamic god. It is widely ~~conflated with the~~ Muslims who shout it whilst engaged in [[Jihad\|Jihad]]. The literal translation of this phrase from [[Arabic]] means "God is ~~greater~~!" The phrase has a unique history in [[Islam and Scripture\|scripture]] and its early use and conception.		[[File:Malaysia Allah for Muslims only.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px]]The phrase '''Allahu Akbar''' (الله أكبر) is a common phrase used by Muslims in various situations, including the [[Salah]] (obligatory five [[prayers]] a day) and has even been used in the past by some [[non-Muslims]] as a show of support or in reference to the common Abrahamic god. It is widely used for a multitude of reason by Muslims, including some Muslims who shout it whilst engaged in [[Jihad\|Jihad]]. The literal translation of this phrase from [[Arabic]] means "God is greatest!" The phrase has a unique history in [[Islam and Scripture\|scripture]] and its early use and conception.

	==Difference between Allah and Ilah==		==Difference between Allah and Ilah==
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	'''Literal:''' I testify that there is no <font color="blue">god</font> but <font color="red">Allah</font> and I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of <font color="red">Allah</font>.}}		'''Literal:''' I testify that there is no <font color="blue">god</font> but <font color="red">Allah</font> and I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of <font color="red">Allah</font>.}}

	The phrase is commonly mistakenly translated to "There is no god but God." However, in Islam the name Allah as a proper noun, as opposed to a common noun descriptive applicable to any deity. Allah is not the generic word for 'god' in Arabic, but the ''name'' of Islam's deity.		The phrase is commonly mistakenly translated to "There is no god but God." However, in Islam the name Allah as a proper noun, as opposed to a common noun descriptive applicable to any deity. Allah is not the generic word for 'god' in Arabic, but the ''name'' of Islam's deity. See [Allah]

	{{Quote\|[http://bewley.virtualave.net/Riscreeds.html The Risala of 'Abdullah ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani]<BR>A Treatise on Maliki Fiqh (Including commentary from ath-Thamr ad-Dani by al-Azhari)(310/922 - 386/996)\|['''1.1a'''] The belief that Allah is One is the fundamental basis of Islam, and when Divine Unity is expressed, '''the name "Allah" must be used. It is not permissible to say, "There is no god but the Almighty"''' or use any other names except Allah for the shahada. Nothing at all resembles Him or is equal to Him.}}		{{Quote\|[http://bewley.virtualave.net/Riscreeds.html The Risala of 'Abdullah ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani]<BR>A Treatise on Maliki Fiqh (Including commentary from ath-Thamr ad-Dani by al-Azhari)(310/922 - 386/996)\|['''1.1a'''] The belief that Allah is One is the fundamental basis of Islam, and when Divine Unity is expressed, '''the name "Allah" must be used. It is not permissible to say, "There is no god but the Almighty"''' or use any other names except Allah for the shahada. Nothing at all resembles Him or is equal to Him.}}

	~~====Is Allah the same as God?====~~
	In another case in Malaysia, the government banned Christians from using the word 'Allah' in reference to the Christian God,<ref>"[http://archive.compassdirect.org/en/display.php?page=news&lang=en&length=long&idelement=5183&backpage=archives&critere=&countryname=Malaysia&rowcur=0 Malaysia: Government Maintains Only Muslims Can Use ‘Allah’ Term]" - Compass Direct News, January 08, 2008</ref> and in one incident, reported by CNN in October of 2009, twenty-thousand Bibles were seized by authorities because they referred to the Christian God as 'Allah,'<ref>Saeed Ahmed - "[http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/10/29/malaysia.bibles.seized/ Bibles seized as Malaysia minorities fear fundamentalism]" - CNN, October 29, 2009</ref> completely disregarding the fact that due to the evolution of the Malay language, which has borrowed extensively from Arabic, Sanskrit and Portuguese, there is no indigenous Malay word for 'God' other than the pagan 'Allah'. It was reported that in 2010 a court ruling overturned the ban, a decision which the government has appealed against, insisting that it should remain in place.<ref name="Churches Attacked in Malaysian ‘Allah’ Dispute"></ref> This decision to allow Christians to use the word 'Allah' has led to violent protests and bombings of several Malaysian churches.<ref name="Churches Attacked in Malaysian ‘Allah’ Dispute"></ref> One of the protesters summed up the thoughts of many Malaysian Muslims, stating, “Allah is only for us, The Christians can use any word, we don’t care, but please don’t use the word Allah.”<ref name="Churches Attacked in Malaysian ‘Allah’ Dispute">{{cite news\|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/09/world/asia/09malaysia.html\|title=Churches Attacked in Malaysian ‘Allah’ Dispute\|publisher=The New York Times\|last=Mydans\|first=Seth\|date=January 9, 2010}}</ref>

	~~Muslims differ on whether or not Allah is a generic term, but the Quran is rather unambiguous on the matter, as will be show in the remainder of the article.~~

	===Akbar===		===Akbar===

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	In the following [[sahih]] [[hadith]], you can see the phrase has been translated correctly into English by Muslims.		In the following [[sahih]] [[hadith]], you can see the phrase has been translated correctly into English by Muslims.

	{{Quote\|{{Bukhari\|4\|52\|~~195~~}}\|Narrated Anas:		{{Quote\|{{Bukhari\|\|\|2945\|darussalam}}\|Narrated Anas:

	The Prophet set out for Khaibar and reached it at night. He used not to attack if he reached the people at night, till the day broke. So, when the day dawned, the Jews came out with their bags and spades. When they saw the Prophet; they said, "Muhammad and his army!" '''The Prophet said, Allahu--Akbar! (Allah is Greater)''' and Khaibar is ruined, for whenever we approach a nation (i.e. enemy to fight) then it will be a miserable morning for those who have been warned."}}		The Prophet set out for Khaibar and reached it at night. He used not to attack if he reached the people at night, till the day broke. So, when the day dawned, the Jews came out with their bags and spades. When they saw the Prophet; they said, "Muhammad and his army!" '''The Prophet said, Allahu--Akbar! (Allah is Greater)''' and Khaibar is ruined, for whenever we approach a nation (i.e. enemy to fight) then it will be a miserable morning for those who have been warned."}}

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	*[[Allah (God)]]		*[[Allah (God)]]
	*[[Allahu A'alam (God Knows Best)]]		*[[Allahu A'alam (God Knows Best)]]
	*[[~~Allahu Akbar~~ (~~God is Greater~~)]]		*[[Inshallah (If Allah Wills)]]
	*[[Glossary of Islamic Terms]]		*[[Glossary of Islamic Terms]]

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	Al-hamdu lillahi-lladhi hadana wa at amana wa saqana wa naamana. '''Allahu akbar'''. Allahumma'l fatna nimatik bi-kulli sharr. Fa asbahna minha wa amsayna bi-kulli khayr. Nasaluka tamamaha wa shukraha. La khayr illa khayruk. Wa la ilaha ghayruk. Ilaha'-saliheen wa rabba'l-alameen. Al-hamdu lillah. Wa la ilaha illa'llah. Ma sha'Allah. Wa la quwwata illa billah. Allahumma barik lana fima razaqtana. Waqina adhaba'n-na}}		Al-hamdu lillahi-lladhi hadana wa at amana wa saqana wa naamana. '''Allahu akbar'''. Allahumma'l fatna nimatik bi-kulli sharr. Fa asbahna minha wa amsayna bi-kulli khayr. Nasaluka tamamaha wa shukraha. La khayr illa khayruk. Wa la ilaha ghayruk. Ilaha'-saliheen wa rabba'l-alameen. Al-hamdu lillah. Wa la ilaha illa'llah. Ma sha'Allah. Wa la quwwata illa billah. Allahumma barik lana fima razaqtana. Waqina adhaba'n-na}}

	==See ~~Also~~==		==See also==

	*[[Allah (God)]]		*[[Allah (God)]]
			*[[Allahu A'alam (God Knows Best)]]
			*[[Allahu Akbar (God is Greater)]]
	*[[Glossary of Islamic Terms]]		*[[Glossary of Islamic Terms]]

	~~==External Links==~~

	*[http://forum09.faithfreedom.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=10908&p=166554#p166554 <!-- http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fforum09.faithfreedom.org%2Fviewtopic.php%3Ff%3D22%26t%3D10908%26p%3D166554%23p166554&date=2011-12-06 -->Allahu Akbar] ''- Muslim Arabic speaker, commenting on this page, confirms "Allahu Akbar" means "Allah is greater" (not "God is great)"''

	==References==		==References==

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	====Lane's Lexicon and Other Sources====		====Lane's Lexicon and Other Sources====

	Lane's Lexicon, the most revered and scholarly dictionary of the Arabic language, confirms the majority view is that "Allahu Akbar" refers to Allah being "greater". Unlike in its early years, so does Wikipedia, stating the phrase literally means "God is greater". But is usually translated "God is [the] Greatest," or "God is Great".<ref>{{cite web \|url= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takbir\|title= Takbir\|publisher= Wikipedia\|author= \|date= accessed August 4, 2013\|archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FTakbir&date=2013-08-04\|deadurl=no}}</ref> Similarly, Pierre Tristam, the Lebanese-~~[[United States\|~~American]] About.com Guide states, although most often translated as "god is great," Allahu Akbar is Arabic for "god is greater," or "god is greatest."<ref>{{cite web\|url= http://middleeast.about.com/od/a/g/allahu-akbar-definition.htm\|title= Allahu Akbar\|publisher= Middle East Issues (About.com)\|author= Pierre Tristam\|date= accessed August 4, 2013\|archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmiddleeast.about.com%2Fod%2Fa%2Fg%2Fallahu-akbar-definition.htm&date=2013-08-04\|deadurl=no}}</ref> Many news sources and other web resources are now also beginning to use the more correct translation.		Lane's Lexicon, the most revered and scholarly dictionary of the Arabic language, confirms the majority view is that "Allahu Akbar" refers to Allah being "greater". Unlike in its early years, so does Wikipedia, stating the phrase literally means "God is greater". But is usually translated "God is [the] Greatest," or "God is Great".<ref>{{cite web \|url= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takbir\|title= Takbir\|publisher= Wikipedia\|author= \|date= accessed August 4, 2013\|archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FTakbir&date=2013-08-04\|deadurl=no}}</ref> Similarly, Pierre Tristam, the Lebanese-American About.com Guide states, although most often translated as "god is great," Allahu Akbar is Arabic for "god is greater," or "god is greatest."<ref>{{cite web\|url= http://middleeast.about.com/od/a/g/allahu-akbar-definition.htm\|title= Allahu Akbar\|publisher= Middle East Issues (About.com)\|author= Pierre Tristam\|date= accessed August 4, 2013\|archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmiddleeast.about.com%2Fod%2Fa%2Fg%2Fallahu-akbar-definition.htm&date=2013-08-04\|deadurl=no}}</ref> Many news sources and other web resources are now also beginning to use the more correct translation.

	====Used in Context by Muhammad====		====Used in Context by Muhammad====