Allah Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“All of us with one voice call one God differently as Parmatma, Ishwara, Shiva, Vishnu, Rama, Allah, Khuda, Dada-Hormuzda, Jehova, God and an infinite variety of names.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interfaith Unity Conference, 1947
All cultures recognize a single divine source, expressed through diverse names and traditions.
In simple terms: Different names, same God.
Key Takeaway
Respect varied spiritual expressions.
Themes
religion
unity
diversity
spirituality
inclusion
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- interfaith gatherings
- community services
- global peace initiatives
Key Concepts
theology
interfaith dialogue
cultural pluralism
Questions to Reflect On
- What unites us beyond labels?
- How can we honor differences while sharing common values?
A Different Perspective
Some may view this as syncretism, diluting distinct faiths.
![“Different people call on [God] by different names: some as Allah, some as God, and others as Krishna, Siva, and Brahman. It is like the water in a lake. Some drink it at one place and call it 'jal', others at another place and call it 'pani', and still others at a third place and call it 'water'…” quote by Ramakrishna](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/23c/ramakrishna-2451_brahman_different-people-call-on-god-by-differen_1379769.jpg)
![“[T]he people who are close to Allah worry so much about wasting time that they call themselves to account for every breath they spend - how many of us wonder about how we spend our day, let alone each breath?” quote by Ethar El- Katatney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a43/ethar-el-katatney-236694_allah_t-he-people-who-are-close-to-allah-worry_3003.jpg)
