Ilah means the absolute entity whom is worshipped, whom is loved more than anything, whom respected and glorified As well as the lexical meaning of ilah that is to cover, to hide, to adjust and worship It has become the common name of the objects that are worshipped and adored. The ilah here is some human being, or man's own selfish ego or selfish desires No prayers are offered to it, nor is it regarded as being in a position to will any harm or benefit to someone nor is it looked to for help or succour. The absolute being that is worshipped, loved more than anything, respected and glorified
It lexically means to be covered, hidden, to get used to and to worship but it is generally used as the name of the things that are worshipped. Thus, ilah means what is worshipped or worthy of being worshipped, just like kitab, which means what is written or what can be written.
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