Allah vs Yahweh

Arabic-speaking Christians, including Arab Christians in the Middle East, often use the name “Allah” to refer to God, just as Muslims do. This is because “Allah” is simply the Arabic word for God and is not specific to Islam. The name “Allah” is used to refer to the same God worshiped by Jews, Christians, and Muslims, as well as by pre-Islamic Arabs. While the names YHWH and Allah are associated with different religious and language traditions, they both refer to the same God worshiped by people of various faiths. The use of different names reflects linguistic and cultural differences rather than theological distinctions On the other hand, Pauline Christianity adopted the concept of the Trinity, which is the belief in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as three persons in one God. This doctrine developed in the Nicene Creed in 325 CE. However, Muslims and Jews do not accept the concept of the Trinity and consider it to be a form of polytheism, as they believe in the oneness of God. Instead, they believe in a strict monotheism in which God is indivisible and cannot be subdivided into separate persons or entities. The Islamic concept of God, known as “Tawhid,” emphasizes the oneness of God and rejects the idea of a trinity or any other form of polytheism. Similarly, the Jewish faith believes in one God who is indivisible and cannot be divided into different persons or entities. The concept of the Trinity is therefore considered a departure from the monotheistic belief of Judaism and Islam.

Did Jesus mention the name YHWH in the New Testament

The Hebrew word “Elohim,” which is used in Genesis 1:1 to refer to God, has been translated as “Allah” in some Arabic translations of the Bible used by both Christians and Jews. Therefore, in those Arabic translations, Genesis 1:1 would read “In the beginning, Allah created the heavens and the earth.” However, the name YHWH is not mentioned anywhere in this verse or in the surrounding text.

Questions to Christans:

1. Did Jesus know the name Yahweh?
2. Did Jesus ever use the name Yahweh to refer to God?
3. Why did Jesus and his disciples not use Yahweh? Why is the name YHWH not included in the New Testament?
4. Can we assume Jesus is a false Messiah? Does the absence of the name Yahweh in the New Testament mean that Jesus is a false Messiah?
5. Why is Yahweh not mentioned in the New Testament? What is the reason for the absence of the name Yahweh in the New Testament.

The Four Letters (Tetragrammaton) – An Unknown Name?

The Tetragrammaton (יהוה) is often transliterated as YHWH, but this is a human interpretation based on reading the four Hebrew letters. The original pronunciation is unknown because:

1. Ancient Hebrew Had No Vowel Marks

   • The four letters Yod-He-Vav-He (יהוה) were written without vowels, making the true pronunciation uncertain.
   • Later, vowel points were added to suggest “Yahweh” or “Jehovah,” but these are not original pronunciations.

2. Jews Stopped Pronouncing It

   • By the time of the Second Temple period, Jews avoided saying the name, replacing it with Adonai (Lord) or HaShem (The Name).
   • Over time, the original pronunciation was forgotten.

Amos 5:27 Disagrees with YHWH as the Name of God

📖Amos 5:27 → *”Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Damascus,” says the LORD, *whose name is Elohim Tseva’ot (God Almighty).”

• This verse does not say “YHWH is His name,” but instead says “Elohim.”
• If YHWH were truly God’s personal name, Amos would have confirmed it, but instead, he calls Elohim the name of God.

So Which One Is God’s True Name?

1. If YHWH were the actual name, Amos would have said so—but he didn’t.
2. If Elohim is God’s name (as Amos 5:27 states), then YHWH is not a personal name but a title.
3. Since the pronunciation of יהוה is unknown, calling it “YHWH” is just an assumption.

📖Exodus 6:3
I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the LORD I did not make myself fully known to them.

• According to this verse, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob did not know the name of God as what Christians say, YHWH, because it was not revealed to them, in the same way it was not revealed to Jesus and Prophet Muhammad

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The name “YHWH” or “Yahweh” is not mentioned in the Qur’an or any authentic Islamic hadith. In Islam, God is referred to by the Arabic name “Allah”, which is used throughout the Qur’an and Islamic teachings, Some scholars have pointed out that the meaning of “Yahweh” (He Who Exists) is similar to the Islamic concept of Tawhid, which emphasizes the oneness of God. Additionally, some have drawn a connection between YHWH and the Arabic pronoun “Huwa” (هو), meaning “He,” which is frequently used to refer to Allah in the Qur’an. However, “Huwa” is not a name of God but a pronoun referring to His existence, similar to how YHWH is understood as “He Who Exists” rather than a personal name.

Muslim Perspectives on the Name YHWH

Amos 5:27 Does Not Confirm YHWH as God’s Name

📖Amos 5:27 → “…says YHWH, whose name is Elohim Tseva’ot (God Almighty).”

• This verse does not say “YHWH is His name” but instead states that His name is Elohim Tseva’ot.
• If YHWH were God’s actual name, Amos would have said “His name is YHWH.”
• This suggests that YHWH functions as a title, not a unique personal name.

The Meaning of YHWH is Unknown

• The original pronunciation of YHWH (יהוה) is lost because ancient Hebrew did not have vowels.
• The exact meaning is debated, with some suggesting it means “He Who Exists” or “The Eternal One.”
• Since its pronunciation and meaning are uncertain, calling it the “true name of God” is speculative.

Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) = Allah (اللَّه)

• Elohim in the Bible is the same as “Allah” in the Qur’an, both referring to the One True God.
• Amos 5:27 confirms that God’s name is Elohim, not YHWH.
• Huwa means “He” but is not a name of God, similar to how YHWH means “He Who Exists” rather than a literal name.
• In Arabic translations of the Bible, Elohim is translated as Allah, showing they are equivalent.

📖Quran 7:180
Sahih International
And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing.

Reference: QURAN 7 VERSE 180 Tafisr

📖Quran 29:46
And do not argue with the People of the Scripture except in a way that is best, except for those who commit injustice among them, and say, “We believe in that which has been revealed to us and revealed to you. And our God and your God is one; and we are Muslims [in submission] to Him.

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Is the Name YHWH Mentioned in the Hebrew Bible?

The Hebrew (יהוה) does not mean just YHWH or Yahweh, but the four letters is pronounced as YHWH based on the dictionary. The word has different meanings, such as “he,” “he is,” “he was,” “the existing one,” and “the eternal one.” Therefore, using it as YHWH isn’t based on the original word but on human interpretation,

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Is ‘ YHWH ‘ a universal name for God?

Some Jews and Christians use Exodus 3:15 to claim that God said YHWH is His name. However, after reading carefully, I found that the verse does not actually say this.

📖Exodus 3:15
And God also said to Moses, ‘Thus you shall say to the Israelites: *YHWH, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—has sent me to you. This is my name forever, and this is my remembrance for all generations.’”

• The verse includes both “YHWH” and “Elohim” (God).
• It does not explicitly state which one is “My name forever.”
• However, the focus of the verse is on “the God of your fathers” (Elohei Avoteichem), which refers to Elohim.

📖Amos 5:27 confirms that God’s name is Elohim, not YHWH.
Says יְהוָ֥ה, *whose name is Elohim Tseva’ot (God Almighty).”

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Is ‘ALLAH’ a universal name for God?

Yes, “Allah” is a universal name for God, primarily used by Muslims to refer to the one true God of the Abrahamic religions. It is used by over a billion Muslims worldwide, and its use is not limited to a specific culture or language.

1. The Meaning & Origin of “Allah”

   • “Allah” is an Arabic term derived from “Al-” (the) and “Ilah” (إله), meaning “god.”
   • “Ilah” refers to any deity in general, while “Allah” is a proper name, denoting the One True God.
   • In Islamic theology, it is used as a personal name for the one true God, who is believed to be the same God worshiped by Jews and Christians.
   • Muslims believe that Allah is the only God and that there is no god but Him (La ilaha illa Allah).
   • If you translate “Allah” into Hebrew, you will find “Elohim” (אֱלֹהִים) instead.
   • This is because the Bible was translated over time into different languages, adapting to linguistic changes rather than sticking to one original language.
   • Similarly, when the Bible was translated into Greek, many divine names changed, such as:
   1. Elohim → Theos or Theon (Θεός/θεόν) in Greek. The translation varies based on context. The name Theos is used many times for false gods in the Bible, which shows that in Greek, the name is not original but simply a translation used for any deity.
   2. Allah → would be translated as “Elohim” in Hebrew and “Theos” or “Theon” in Greek, depending on the context. When referring to the one true God, it is written with a capital G rather than a lowercase g, since “god” in lowercase does not refer to a singular God but can mean anything. Using lowercase g for the one true God is incorrect. However, the terms Theos and Theon are used because these names are not original and can be applied to anything, depending on the context.
   3. God → changes based on the language of translation.

2. Meaning of “Ilah” (إله)

   • “Ilah” (إله) in Arabic means “god” (with a lowercase ‘g’), referring to any deity.
   • It can be any false god, idol, or divine figure in general.
   • Example: The Qur’an says “La ilaha illa Allah” (لا إله إلا الله), meaning “There is no god (ilah) except Allah.”
     • Here, “ilah” refers to any deity (false or true), while “Allah” is the one true God.

3. Is “Ilah” = “God” or “god”?

   “Ilah” (إله) = “god” (lowercase) → a general term for any deity, Whenever “Ilah” (إِلَٰهَ) is used, it must always be clarified that only Allah is the true Ilah, because no other being has independent power or authority.

   Here’s how it should be correctly understood:

   • If I say, “There is an Ilah,” I must clarify:
     “There is no Ilah except Allah” (لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ) → Meaning: No one else has real divinity or power.

   • If I say, “إِنَّمَا إِلَٰهِيَ ٱللَّهُ (Innama Ilāhī Allah),” it means:
     “All power and authority belong only to Allah.” → This makes it clear that “Ilah” is a title, not a separate god.

   “Allah” (اللَّه) = “God” (uppercase) → the One True God.

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1. “Allah” Is Not Exclusive to Islam

   • While Muslims primarily use “Allah”, Arabic-speaking Christians and Jews also use “Allah” to refer to the God of the Abrahamic religions.
   • The word “Allah” predates Islam and was used by pre-Islamic Arabs to refer to a supreme God.

2. Allah in Different Languages & Translations

   • If you translate “Allah” into Hebrew, you will find “Elohim” (אֱלֹהִים) instead.
   • This is because the Bible has undergone linguistic changes over time, adapting to different languages rather than sticking to one original name.
   • Similarly, when the Bible was translated into Greek, divine names changed:
     • Elohim → Theos or Theon (Θεός/θεόν) in Greek. The translation varies based on context. The name Theos is used many times for false gods in the Bible, which shows that in Greek, the name is not original but simply a translation used for any deity.
     • Allah → would be translated as “Elohim” in Hebrew and “Theos” or “Theon” in Greek, depending on the context. When referring to the one true God, it is written with a capital G rather than a lowercase g, since “god” in lowercase does not refer to a singular God but can mean anything. Using lowercase g for the one true God is incorrect. However, the terms Theos and Theon are used because these names are not original and can be applied to anything, depending on the context.
     • God → changes based on the language of translation.

3. Allah’s Attributes in Islamic Theology

   • In Islam, “Allah” is considered a personal name that denotes His uniqueness and oneness.
   • Muslims believe that God has many other names and attributes, such as:
     • Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful)
     • Al-Quddus (The Holy One)
   • However, “Allah” remains the most commonly used name for God in Islamic worship and prayer,

   • According to Islamic hadith, there are more than 99 attributes for God, but 99 is a commonly referenced number. Additionally, while Allah is the primary name for God in Islam, the other titles are used to describe different aspects of God’s nature.

   • Sahih Muslim 2677b Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stated that there are 99 names for Allah and whoever enumerates them would enter Paradise. This implies that the number of names is an odd number and may be greater than 99. According to an addition by Hammam on the authority of Abu Huraira, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “He is Odd (one) and loves odd number.” This suggests a preference for odd numbers when counting or enumerating Allah’s names. The fact that the Hadith uses the term “names” instead of “name” suggests that the number of names for Allah is not fixed and there may be more than 99 names, The Quran states that Allah has the best names, implying that there are many names beyond the 99 commonly referenced. These 99 names are considered to be a comprehensive representation of Allah’s divine attributes and are often recited as a form of worship and devotion.

📖Quran 20:14
Indeed, I am Allah . There is no deity except Me, so worship Me and establish prayer for My remembrance.

📖Quran 28:30
O Moses, indeed I am Allah , Lord of the worlds.

• The verses affirms the belief that Allah is the Lord and Creator of everything in the universe, and has power over all that exists.

📖Quran 51:56
And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.

📖Quran 72:1
Say, [O Muhammad], “It has been revealed to me that a group of the jinn listened and said, ‘Indeed, we have heard an amazing Qur’an. It guides to the right course, and we have believed in it. And we will never associate with our Lord anyone.

📖Quran 46:29
And [mention, O Muhammad], when We directed to you a few of the jinn, listening to the Qur’an. And when they attended it, they said, “Listen quietly.” And when it was concluded, they went back to their people as warners.

📖Quran 13:13
The thunder glorifies His praises, as do the angels in awe of Him. He sends thunderbolts, striking with them whoever He wills. Yet they dispute about Allah. And He is tremendous in might.

📖Quran 22:16-18
Have they not considered what things Allah has created? Their shadows incline to the right and to the left, prostrating to Allah , while they are humble, And to Allah prostrates whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth of creatures, and the angels [as well], and they are not arrogant. They fear their Lord above them, and they do what they are commanded.

📖Quran 22:18
Do you not see that to Allah prostrates whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the earth and the sun, the moon, the stars, the mountains, the trees, the moving creatures and many of the people? But upon many the punishment has been justified. And he whom Allah humiliates – for him there is no bestower of honor. Indeed, Allah does what He wills.

This Verses highlights the universal submission and glorification of Allah by all of His creation, both animate and inanimate, in the heavens and on the earth. The verses also emphasizes that Allah has the power to humble and punish those who disobey Him, while bestowing honor on those who follow His commandments.

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Do Christians Still Worship One God?

Today, most Christians do not worship one God in the way that the followers of Jesus did during his time. The original followers of Jesus Christ (peace be upon him) worshiped one God as he taught, but later, Christianity became divided, When Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) came, many people who previously identified as Christians accepted Islam, while others rejected it and remained divided. Some still believe in one God and worship Him alone, but most follow the doctrine of the Trinity, which is not biblical but a later human invention, However, when Christians pray to the Father, based on Jesus’ words in the Bible, they are actually referring to one God, because Jesus never included himself or the Holy Spirit as part of God.

📖Matthew 6:6 – “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen.”

✅ This verse does not mention the Trinity but only the “Father,” meaning their prayer is unknowingly directed toward the one God.

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The Problem with the Term “Father”

The term “Father” is not a divine name given by God but a human-made title that has been misused across different religions.

1️⃣ Hindus refer to Krishna as “Father.”
2️⃣ Christians use “Father” for their Church leaders.
3️⃣ Christians call Paul their “Father.”
4️⃣ Some Christians even use “Father” for Jesus.

📖Bhagavad Gita 14:4 (Hindu scripture)
“I am the Father who gives the seed to all living beings.” – Krishna

If Hindus call Krishna “Father” today, how can Christians prove that when Jesus said “Father,” he was not referring to Krishna? This proves that “Father” is not a unique divine name but a widely misused term that different religions apply to different beings.

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God’s Oneness in Scripture.

📖Deuteronomy 6:4
Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.

Some Christians claim that the “Lord” here refers to Jesus and God the Father, supporting the Trinity. However, the verse does not say “the Lord is three in one”—instead, it clearly states that the Lord is One (אֶחָד – Echad). In Matthew 6:6, Jesus himself taught to pray to One God, not a Trinity. In John 17:3, it says the only true God (Allah) and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

📖Quran 2:163
Your God is one God. There is no deity except Him, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

📖Mark 12:29
Jesus answered, ‘The most important is, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.

📖Quran 112:1-4
Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him.

📖John 17:3
Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

• This verse from the New Testament emphasizes that there is only one true God, and that knowledge of Him is essential for eternal life.

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What is the Christian God’s name?

There are several names used for the Christian God, but they themselves don’t know what the original name is. Some say the four-letter name (YHWH), some say Jehovah, but Amos 5:27 disagrees with them. So, which one is real, and how do they know which one to use as a title? Amos 5:27 clearly states that the name is Allah, which is used in Hebrew as Elohim, but their names always change based on translation. Just like Jesus’ name isn’t “Jesus” in its original form, it’s based on translation. We have too many names for Jesus in different languages, but which one came directly from God? There are many names for God in the Bible, including:

Name	Pronunciation
Adonai	ah-doh-nahy
Jehovah	juh-hoh-vuh
Yahweh	yah-weh / yah-veh
Eloi	el-oh-ee
Allah	al-lah

Others name include

1. The Hebrew phrase “Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh” is usually translated as “I AM who I AM” or “I will be what I will be.
2. El Shaddai
3. Emmanuel

• Some Christians use the Exodus reference where God says “I AM” to refer to Jesus. In the Gospel of John, Jesus also says “I AM.” However, the truth about the Exodus passage exposes the misunderstanding. In Exodus 3:14, when God says “I AM,” it’s not a proclamation of self-identification as Christians might interpret it, In Exodus 3:14, God uses the Hebrew phrase “Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh” (אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה), meaning “I AM WHO I AM”, signifying God’s eternal and self-existent nature. When this phrase is translated into Greek in the Septuagint, it becomes “ἐγώ εἰμί ὁ ὤν” (ego eimi ho on), which means “I am the Eternal One” or “the One who is.” In the New Testament, Jesus uses the phrase “ἐγώ εἰμί” (ego eimi), which translates to “I am” in English. However, He does not say “ho on” (the Eternal One), which is the key phrase used in Exodus to refer to God’s eternal existence. In Greek, “ego eimi” is simply a way of saying “I am”, just like in English, but it doesn’t include the deeper meaning of “ho on (ὁ ὤν)” (the One who is, the Eternal One). Therefore, while Jesus does say “I am”, He does not claim to be the “Eternal One” as God does in Exodus.

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How to Write the Names of god in Hebrew

Some Christians try to prove that “Yhvh” is the real name of God by presenting all the names of god in Hebrew. Let’s look at how to write these names in Hebrew:

• Adonai – אדונים‎
  Yhvh – ה ‘‎
  Joehovah – יהוה

The translation is based on English when they translate, but that doesn’t accurately represent what it should be; it relies on human interpretation and they’re rely on translation, The translators of the Bible do not know the exact name of God, and have translated it as they saw fit. The New American Standard translators have admitted that there is no complete certainty regarding the pronunciation of “YHWH,” which has been transliterated as Yahweh. Adonai has been dropped by almost every version of the Bible, The translators of the Bible do not know the exact name of God, and have translated it as they saw fit. The New American Standard translators have admitted that there is no complete certainty regarding the pronunciation of “YHWH,” which has been transliterated as Yahweh. Adonai has been dropped by almost every version of the Bible, If Jesus spoke Greek, then the names “Eloi” or “Eli” could be considered names of God according to Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34.

• We have included many names for God, including YHWH, Yewah, Yahuwah, Adonai, Elohim, Eloi, Eli, Jehovah, and “I AM who I AM”, But Now “Baal” and he is no longer called Baal, But “Husband” according to Hosea 2:16, In this verse, its says, “Call me Husband,” so Christians and Jews should start using this term instead of other titles. These names or terms have been written and used by people over time, and sometimes, they may have been allowed to use depending on the context, as long as they are not taken literally. For example, the term “Father” is used in a similar way. As long as it’s not understood as referring to a real father, such titles are attributes. They are used based on time and culture, reflecting what people deemed appropriate at the time. However, these terms, like “Father” or “Husband,” have now become part of blasphemy because they are being misused or misunderstood by some to refer to false ideas or deities.

Allah in islam
📖Quran 32:4
It is Allah who created the heavens and the earth.

Allah in Torah – Judaism
📖Genesis 1:1
In the beginning ALLAH created the heavens and the earth.

Allah in Bible – New Testament
📖John 17:3
Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

📖John 8:42
Jesus said to them, “If Allah were your God, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; ALLAH sent me.

What Language Did Jesus Speak?

Jesus spoke Aramaic, which was the common language in Judea during his lifetime. Aramaic is a Semitic language closely related to Hebrew and was spoken by the Jewish people of that region at the time. Jesus likely used the Aramaic word “Alaha” to refer to God since it was the common Aramaic word for God used in his time and region. The Aramaic word “Alaha” is related to the Arabic word “Allah” in that they are both Semitic words for God, but they come from different linguistic roots and have different etymologies. “Allah” is the Arabic word for God and is the term used in Islam. In Arabic-speaking Christian communities, the word “Allah” is used to refer to God as well.

If Jesus spoke Aramaic, why is the 70% New Testament in Greek?

The Bible is a collection of books written by many different authors over a period of several centuries. The exact dates of when each book was written vary, but the books of the Old Testament were written between approximately 1200 BC and 400 BC, while the books of the New Testament were written between approximately 50 AD and 100 AD. The authors of these books were known figures in their time, and their names are recorded in the Bible itself. The Greek and Hebrew texts that we have today were written by people who lived after the time of Jesus. Over time, the texts of the Bible were copied and translated into different languages, as the message of the Bible spread to different parts of the world. The process of canonization, or determining which books were considered authoritative and part of the biblical canon, took place over several centuries. Nonetheless, the overwhelming majority of biblical scholars agree that the Bible was written by known authors, and that it was written in the languages mentioned above.