Word info

Allahu akbar

Interjection

Meaning

Allahu akbar

(Islam) "God is most great"; the Muslim takbir, or liturgical proclamation, used to accept sovereignty of God and as a common form of thanksgiving. [from 17th c.]

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Russian news agency Interfax said the teenager had shouted 'Allahu Akbar' and called police 'infidels' during his assault in the region of Tatarstan. Source: Internet

The prosecutor’s office didn't confirm reports that the man shouted Allahu akbar, the Arabic phrase for God is great, as he stabbed and slashed people. Source: Internet

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