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Meaning of Allahu Akbar in English:

Allahu Akbar

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  • A phrase meaning ‘God is most great’, used by Muslims in prayers and as a general declaration of faith or thanksgiving.

    • ‘crowds of people gathered, shouting ‘Allahu Akbar!’’

Pronunciation

Allahu Akbar

/əˌlɑːhuː ˈakbɑː/ /ˌaləhuː ˈakbɑː/

Origin

Arabic allāhu akbar, from allāhu nominative of allāh ‘God’ + akbar ‘great’.