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English
Etymology
From Arabic الله (allāh, “the deity, God”). Compare by God.
Adverb
by Allah (not comparable)
- (Islam) An oath to emphasize sincerity or truthfulness, by God
1885, Richard F. Burton, “Story of the Sultan of Al-Yamman and his three sons”, in A Plain and Literal Translation of the Arabian Nights Entertainments, volume III, page 357:The eldest, however, having hent in hand a bannock of bread, exclaimed, “By Allah, verily this cake was baked by a woman in her ailment!”
1989, Malik ibn Anas, translated by Aisha Abdurrahman Bewley, Al-Muwatta of Imam Malik ibn Anas:O community of Muhammad! By Allah, if you knew what I knew, you would laugh little and weep much.
- Very, truly, indeed.
2007, Muhammad Saed Abdul-Rahman, The Meaning and Explanation of the Glorious Qur'an, page 7:‘Was not the best food to him camel meat and the best drink camel milk[?]’ They said, ‘Yes, by Allah.’
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Interjection
by Allah
- (Islam) An exclamation of surprise or excitement, oh my God! good Lord!
1878, Mariana Monteiro, Allah-Akbar. God is Great, page 101:“Oh!” said the King, “by Allah! but vengeance is an inspiriting pleasure!”
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Usage notes
Most often used in context of or reference to Islam, or in contexts related to Arabic language or Arab cultures. See Allah.