Allahu Akbar in Arabic
"Allahu Akbar" is written الله أكبر in Arabic and pronounced al-LA-hu AK-bar. God is the greatest.
الله أكبر
- In Arabic
- الله أكبر
- Pronunciation
- al-LA-hu AK-bar
- Meaning
- God is the greatest.
Allahu Akbar in Arabic calligraphy
Allahu Akbar (الله أكبر) in Thuluth, Nastaliq, Kufi, Naskh and display fonts, each downloadable as a transparent PNG.
When it is used
Opens the call to prayer and each prayer, and is said at moments of joy and celebration.
Tattoos and respect
Many Muslims consider it disrespectful to tattoo the name of God or a religious phrase, because the ink sits on the skin and can be exposed to impurity. For wall art, cards and decoration, these phrases are very common.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Allahu Akbar in Arabic?
الله أكبر, from right to left.
How do you pronounce الله أكبر?
al-LA-hu AK-bar. The syllables in capitals are stressed.