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How to Pronounce May He be glorified and exalted
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Meaning and Context
The Arabic phrase "Allahu Ta'ala," transliterated as الله تَعَالَىٰ, is a fundamental honorific in Islamic devotion, meaning "May He be glorified and exalted." It is an act of tasbih (glorification) and a profound expression of reverence, ubiquitously appended after mentioning the name of Allah in speech, religious texts, supplications (dua), and scholarly discourse. This invocation serves to affirm Allah's absolute transcendence (tanzih) above all creation, imperfection, and human comprehension, reinforcing core Islamic tenets of Tawhid (monotheism). Its consistent use, from the recitation of the Quran to everyday Muslim conversation, embodies both a theological declaration and a spiritual practice of mindful remembrance (dhikr). Integrating this phrase is a key aspect of Islamic etiquette (adab), showing respect to Allah, and is considered a form of worship that elevates the speaker's consciousness of the divine. Prominent scholars like Ibn Kathir, who died in 1373 CE, frequently employed "Allahu Ta'ala" in their exegeses to denote utmost reverence when interpreting divine attributes.
Common Mistakes and Alternative Spellings
The primary transliteration from Arabic is "Allahu Ta'ala." Common variations arise due to differences in transliteration systems and regional pronunciations. The phrase is often seen as "Allah Ta'ala," omitting the 'u' vowel sound, which is also acceptable. Frequent misspellings in English include "Allah Tala" (missing the apostrophe and elongation), "Allahu Talaa," or "Allah Taala." The correct form includes the apostrophe in "Ta'ala" to represent the Arabic letter ayn (ع), a distinct phoneme. Another error is writing "subhanahu wa ta'ala" (سبحانه وتعالى), which is a related but longer phrase meaning "Glorified and Exalted is He," often abbreviated as "SWT" in writing. Confusion sometimes occurs between "Ta'ala" (تعالى) meaning "exalted" and "Taa'la" (تعلّا), which is incorrect. The diacritical mark (ٰ) over the final alif in the Arabic script indicates a specific grammatical case and pronunciation but is not always represented in typed text.
Example Sentences
In Islamic theology, Muslims believe that Allahu Ta'ala is beyond time and space, existing without need for His creation.
A devout scholar might write, "The mercy of Allahu Ta'ala encompasses all things," as a reminder of divine compassion.
During a sermon, an imam may say, "We seek refuge with Allahu Ta'ala from the evils within ourselves," emphasizing reliance on God.
It is common to see Islamic texts reference verses by stating, "As Allahu Ta'ala says in the Quran," preceding a quotation.
In personal supplication, a believer might whisper, "O Allahu Ta'ala, grant me patience and guidance in this difficulty.
" The phrase also functions as a standalone affirmation of faith, where upon hearing Allah's name, a Muslim might quietly respond, "Ta'ala," meaning "Exalted is He.
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