What does Ala mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Ala (آلى) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Ala

Ala according to Al-Qamus al-Fiqhi

Ila': he swore an oath. One says: ala 'alayhi; and from it (the term). In the noble Quran: (For those who swear away from their wives is a waiting of four months; if they revert, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful) (Al-Baqara: 226).

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
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لا إله إلا الله There is no god but Allah

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ