By Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah
This article, through a look at the origins of the names for God, equivocates “God” and “Allah.” Dr. Abd-Allah does this so that American Muslims may appreciate the rich and monotheistic history of the word “God,” and, as a result, elevate our use of the English language, embrace our identity as American Muslims, and build bridges between us and other monotheistic groups.