In Late Antiquity: Allah... — The Emergence Of Islam

Contrary to some traditional views, the name was well-known in Arabia long before Muhammad’s mission.

In pre-Islamic Meccan religion, Allah was often regarded as a "High God" or creator deity within a larger pantheon. The Emergence of Islam in Late Antiquity: Allah...

This guide explores the historical and religious emergence of Islam in Late Antiquity, focusing on the evolution of the concept of as presented in modern scholarship and primary material evidence . 1. Late Antiquity: The Cradle of Islam Contrary to some traditional views, the name was