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