Ittaqullah () is an Arabic word or word-phrase composed of the words "Ittaqu" (the command or imperative form of the word taqwa), and "Allah". It is found in several verses in the Quran,for example: , , , and appears often in Muslim literature.
It has been translated variously as "fear God",Sahih International translation of "keep your duty to Allah and fear Him",Muhammad Muhsin Khan translation of "guard your duty to Allah",Marmaduke Pickthall translation of "be careful of (your duty to) Allah",Muhammad Habib Shakir translation of "be pious to Allah",Mohammad Mahmoud Ghali translation of "be aware of Allah", to "love and be faithful to", as well as fear Allah,
An Islamic encyclopedia explains:
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