The Islamic testimony of faith means no god but the single personal God
Evidence
- The Qur’anic phrase chanted five times a day from the mosque is: la ilaha ill Allah. The word “Allah” is a personal name believed to be derived from a combination of al (the) and ilah (god). Thus the testimony means: no “ilah” but “allah,” or no god but God. — Michael A. Sells, The Bridge Betrayed, 460
Categorization
- DEFINE: Clarifies the etymology and meaning of the shahada’s formula.
- CANDY: A short, elegant etymology easily shared in conversation.