Islamic Phrases

Allahu A'lam in Arabic

Allahu A'lam

Allah knows best.

Meaning

Allahu means "Allah" and a'lam means "knows best" or "more knowing". Muslims say it when they do not know something for certain, and scholars often end an opinion with "wallahu a'lam" to say that final knowledge belongs to Allah. The phrase "Allahu a'lam" also appears in the Quran, for example in 6:124.

When to say it: Said when you are not sure of an answer, or to end a statement that may be wrong.

Also spelled Allahu Alam, Wallahu A'lam, Allahu Aalam, Wallahu Alam, Allah knows best.

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Other ways to write it

وَاللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ

With 'wa' (Wallahu A'lam)

وَاللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ بِالصَّوَابِ

Allah knows best what is correct

الله أعلم

Without vowel marks

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In other languages

Urdu
اللہ بہتر جانتا ہے۔
Indonesian
Allah Maha Mengetahui.
Malay
Allah lebih mengetahui.
Turkish
Allah en iyi bilendir.
Persian
خدا داناتر است.

Common questions

What does Allahu A'lam mean?

"Allah knows best." It is said when you are not sure, or to admit the limit of your knowledge.

What is the difference between Allahu A'lam and Wallahu A'lam?

"Wa" simply means "and". Both mean the same, and Wallahu A'lam is often used at the end of a statement.