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Why is Allah Referred to as “He” in the Qur’an? | Blog
Is God male because masculine pronouns are used to refer to Him? This is a normal thing to wonder about, but there are several things to keep in mind.
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Published: March 1, 2023 •Shaban 9, 1444
Updated: October 20, 2023 •Rabi al-Thani 5, 1445
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Is God male because masculine pronouns are used to refer to Him? This is a normal thing to wonder about, but there are several things to keep in mind. First, the Qur’an was revealed in Arabic and not in English, so Allah never self-identified using an English pronoun. There is no such thing as a perfect translation. Languages function best within their respective connotative frameworks. This is why extrapolating nuance and deeper technicalities (like legal rulings) from a translation, without being grounded in traditional Arabic and other disciplines, can result in a grave departure from the intended meanings of God’s Revelation. Let’s keep this in mind and explore the question further.
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سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ الْأَزْوَاجَ كُلَّهَا
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