The Quraysh tribe, as guardians of the Kaaba , were known as Ahl Allah ("God’s people").
Notably, while other deities were represented by idols (such as Hubal ), no known iconic representation of Allah existed in the pre-Islamic period. 3. Etymology and Linguistic Origins 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 The Quraysh tribe, as guardians of the Kaaba