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
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...
The first Islamic century shared administrative, monetary, and cultural patterns with the Byzantine era , indicating continuity rather than immediate separation. 2. Pre-Islamic Allah: The "High God" Notably, while other deities were represented by idols