What is the meaning of "Allah Akbar"
"Allah Akbar" is a very common phrase that a good half of humanity has heard. Thanks to the mass media and the Internet, many people associate this expression with Islamic extremists, therefore, the attitude towards it is negative. So what exactly does "Allah Akbar" mean and when is it appropriate to use this expression?
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When it comes to the phrase "Allahu Akbar", two comments should be made. The first is that the correct pronunciation and spelling sound like "Allahu Akbar". The second phrase is called "takbir". The latter can be translated as "uplift". In Islamic culture, it can be compared to the rise of Allah throughout the world.
What is included in the phrase?
Allahu Akbar is made up of two words. First translation is not required. Allah is the Muslim designation for God. However, it should be noted that some researchers prefer to combine both meanings, while other experts in Islamic culture argue that Allah and God are two separate entities and cannot have a common sign between them. But this question in no way affects the essence of the phrase.
The second part of the phrase - "Akbar" - is a comparative/superlative degree of the adjective "Kabir", which can be translated as "older" or "more important". In this phrase, it is more logical to assume that the word means "greatest" or "greatest". Combining the two parts, you can understand that the literal translation sounds like "Allah is the greatest.
When is the phrase used?
The cases in which the use of "Allahu Akbar" is justified are very diverse. In Islamic culture, this phrase can be found almost anywhere. In the European consciousness, the expression is definite for a Muslim army going to war shouting this phrase. There is some truth in this, as "Allahu Akbar" is actually used by warriors as a war cry, meaning religious anger directed at the enemy.
However, much more often the expression means joy and reverence for the Almighty. Therefore, the repeated repetition of the phrase is a feature of the Muslim cult. During the holidays (Namaz, Azan, Eid al-Adha, etc.) people say this phrase many times to express their respect and admiration for Allah.
The phrase is so important to residents of some states that it is included in hymns and state symbols. So, for example, "Allahu Akbar" can be found on the flags of many countries:
Iraq;
Iran;
Afghanistan Dr.
