Allahu Akbar meaning, word by word
Allahu Akbar (Allāhu akbar) means “Allah is the Greatest.” It is said to begin the prayer and at every change of position.
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Word by word
اللَّهُAllāhuAllahأَكْبَرُakbaris the Greatest
| Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| اللَّهُ | Allāhu | Allah |
| أَكْبَرُ | akbar | is the Greatest |
Why it matters
Said to begin the prayer and when moving between positions. Everything else is smaller than Allah, so leave the world behind.
Explaining it to a child
Allah is bigger and greater than anything and anyone.
Questions
What does Allahu Akbar mean?
Allahu Akbar (Allāhu akbar) means “Allah is the Greatest.” It is said to begin the prayer and at every change of position.
When do you say Allahu Akbar?
It is said to begin the prayer and at every change of position.
How do you pronounce Allahu Akbar?
It is pronounced Allāhu akbar. In Arabic: اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ.
Reviewed by a qualified teacher. Other authentic wordings exist.