Allahs

Allahs is not a standard term in Islamic theology or Arabic linguistics. The correct singular term is Allāh, the Arabic word for God. Allāh is a proper name used in Islam to refer to the one, supreme God, creator and sustainer of the universe. In Arabic, the form consists of the definite article al- attached to ilah, meaning deity, giving “the God.” In Islamic doctrine, tawhid emphasizes the oneness of God, and there is no plurality of Allāhs within the faith.

The plural form “Allahs” is not used in classical or modern Arabic theological discourse. Arabic does not typically pluralize the proper name Allāh, and Islamic tradition rejects any notion of multiple gods. When discussing God in English, translators usually retain Allāh in the singular, noting that it represents the one God of Islam. The term Allāh is also used by Arabic-speaking Muslims, Christians, and Jews when referring to God in their religious texts and discourse, reflecting the shared linguistic heritage in the Arab world.

In other languages, the word for God may be rendered differently, but Allāh remains the standard reference in Arabic for the monotheistic God of Islam. The concept of a single, indivisible deity stands as a core aspect of Islamic belief and distinguishes Allāh from polytheistic notions of multiple gods.

See also: Islam, God in Islam, Tawhid, Arabic language, Qur’an.