How to Say "God Is the Greatest" in Arabic

الله أكبر

Allahu akbar

The English phrase "God is the greatest" is translated into Arabic as الله أكبر (Allahu akbar).

الله أكبر is a phrase used by Muslims to express the omnipotence and supremacy of God.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of الله (God) and the comparative/superlative form of the adjective kabir (great), which means greater or greatest.

Allahu akbar

Depending on the situation, it can serve as a declaration of faith, a response to news or a way to express intense emotion.

The word الله is a cognate of the Hebrew word 'Eloah'. Both languages share this root from an ancient Proto-Semitic ancestor.
In many contexts, people say الله أكبر to express sudden, intense emotions such as extreme joy, shock, or even overwhelming sadness, much like an English speaker might say 'Oh my God'.
The word أكبر comes from the same root as the everyday Arabic word for 'big' or 'great', which describes physical size.

الله أكبر.
God is the greatest.
This example shows the standalone use of الله أكبر.
Tatoeba #11788014 by dididodo, translation #8271524 by Amastan
“الله أكبر الله أكبر لا إله إلا الله، الله أكبر الله أكبر ولله الحمد.”
God is the greatest, God is the greatest, there is no god but God, God is the greatest, God is the greatest, and to God goes all praise.
This example shows الله أكبر used within a longer rhythmic sequence of praise.
Tatoeba #13936551 by Tigre, translation #13937067 by rul

Layla and Ziad are admiring a beautiful sunset.

ليلى Layla

انظر إلى هذا المنظر، الله أكبر!
Unzur ila hadha al-manzar, Allahu Akbar!
Look at this view, God is the greatest!
زياد Ziad

نعم، الطبيعة مذهلة حقاً.
Na'am, al-tabi'a mudhila haqqan.
Yes, nature is truly amazing.
ليلى Layla

أشعر بالسلام في هذا المكان.
Ash'uru bi-salām fi hadha al-makan.
I feel peace in this place.
زياد Ziad

الحمد لله على هذه النعمة.
Alhamdulillah 'ala hadhihi al-ni'ma.
Praise be to God for this blessing.

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