Illa (Arabic)

Illa (Arabic)

The Arabic word illa is a negative word corresponding to the english , and but [http://dictionary.sakhr.com/idrisidic_2MM.asp?Lang=E-A&Sub=%c5%e1%c7] .

Use

It is an often reacurring phrase in the Qur'an, often used to give strength to statements by first negating all posibilities, and then referring to a subject. For example, in the Islamic Creed istr|Shahadah:
*Arabic text::* _ar. أشهد أن لا إله إلاَّ لله ، وأشهد أن محمد رسول الله
*Romanization::*"ArabDIN|'ašhadu 'al-lā ilāha illā-llāh, wa 'ašhadu 'anna muħammadan rasūlu-llāh"
*English translations::* I testify that there is no god (ilah) but God (Allah), and I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of God.:* I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. [cite web|url=http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/pillars/shahadah/shahadahprereq.html|title=USC-MSA Compendium of Muslim Texts|accessdate=2006-09-12]

This can also be seen in the prayer La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah, There is neither change nor power except by means of God.

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