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Khuda (Persian: خُدا, romanized: xudā, Classical Persian pronunciation [xu.ˈdaː]), or Khoda (xodâ, Iranian Persian pronunciation [xo.ˈdɒː]) is the Persian word for God. Originally, it was used as a noun in reference to Ahura Mazda (the name of the God in Zoroastrianism). Iranian languages, Turkic languages, and many Indo-Aryan languages employ the word.[1] Today, it is a word that is largely used in the non-Arabic Islamic world[citation needed] for Allah; with wide usage from its native country Iran, along with Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh and Pakistan; and many Muslim-majority areas of India, parts of Europe under the Ottoman Empire (especially the Balkans, such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania and Kosovo), as well as Armenia, plus Southern and Southwestern Russia.[2][3]

Etymology

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The word Khoda in Nastaʿlīq script

The term derives from Middle Iranian terms xvatay, xwadag meaning "lord", "ruler", "master", appearing in written form in Parthian kwdy, in Middle Persian kwdy, and in Sogdian kwdy. It is the Middle Persian reflex of older Iranian forms such as Avestan xva-dhata- "self-defined; autocrat", an epithet of Ahura Mazda. The Kurdish term Xwedê (خودێ) and the Pashto term Xdāi (خدۍ) are both variants of this.

Prosaic usage is found for example in the Sassanid title katak-xvatay to denote the head of a clan or extended household or in the title of the 6th century Khwaday-Namag "Book of Lords", from which the tales of Kayanian dynasty as found in the Shahnameh derive.

Zoroastrian usage

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Semi-religious usage appears, for example, in the epithet zaman-i derang xvatay "time of the long dominion", as found in the Menog-i Khrad. The fourth and eighty-sixth entry of the Pazend prayer titled 101 Names of God, Harvesp-Khoda "Lord of All" and Khudawand "Lord of the Universe", respectively, are compounds involving Khuda.[4] Application of khoda as "the Lord" (Ahura Mazda) is represented in the first entry in the medieval Frahang-i Pahlavig.

Islamic usage

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In Islamic times, the term came to be used for God in Islam, paralleling the Arabic name of God Al-Malik "Owner, King, Lord, Master".

The phrase Khoda Hafez (meaning May God be your Guardian) is a parting phrase commonly used in across the Greater Iran region, in languages including Persian, Pashto, Azeri, and Kurdish. Furthermore, the term is also employed as a parting phrase in many languages across the Indian subcontinent including Urdu, Punjabi, Deccani, Sindhi, Hindi, Bengali and Kashmiri.[5][2]

It also exists as a popular loanword, used for God in Turkish (Hüdâ),[6] Bengali (খোদা),[7] Hindi-Urdu (ख़ुदा, خُدا),[1] Kazakh (Xuda/Quda/Qudaı), Uzbek (Xudo), Tatar (Ходай), Chinese (Chinese: 胡达 or 胡達; pinyin: húdá[8] along with Chinese: 胡大; pinyin: húdà,[9]), and other Indo-Aryan languages and Turkic languages.

Christian usage

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In the Indian subcontinent, Christians who speak Hindi-Urdu translate the word "God" as "Khuda" (ख़ुदा, خُدا), though his personal name is rendered as "Yahovah" (यहोवा, یہوّاہ) or "Yahvah" (यहवा, یہوہ). Bible translations into Hindi and Urdu use these terms.[10][11]

See also

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References

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(Persian: khodā; Urdu: خدا) is the Persian term denoting "God" or "Lord", originating from Middle Iranian xvatāy or xwadāy, meaning "self-lord", "ruler", or "master", and tracing back to Avestan xva-dāta- ("self-fashioned" or "autocrat"), an epithet for Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity in Zoroastrianism. After the Arab conquest of Persia in the , the term persisted in Persianate Islamic cultures, repurposed to signify , the singular of , and integrated into religious and literary expressions across , , the , and beyond. It appears prominently in Persian poetry by figures such as and , as well as in , embodying the monotheistic concept without doctrinal divergence from Quranic theology, despite its pre-Islamic linguistic heritage. A notable modern development involves debates in South Asian Muslim communities, particularly , where "Khuda ḥāfiz" ("God protect you") has partially yielded to "Allāh ḥāfiz" since the late , influenced by Islamist policies under General Zia-ul-Haq promoting Arabic primacy and viewing Khuda as potentially polytheistic or culturally diluted due to its Zoroastrian associations—claims contested by linguists and traditionalists emphasizing semantic equivalence and historical continuity.

Linguistic Origins

Etymology

The term Khuda originates from xwadāy (𐭧𐭥𐭲𐭠𐭩), denoting "" or "master," which evolved from earlier Iranian forms emphasizing and . This etymon traces to khvadata (or khvadhata), combining the root khvat- or xwa- (Proto-Iranian hwata-, meaning "self" or "own") with -dāta or -dāy (related to "given," "appointed," or "ly power"), yielding connotations of a "self-constituted " or "one who possesses from oneself." Such composition underscores an Indo-Iranian linguistic framework centered on autonomous divine essence, distinct from Semitic nomenclature like Allāh, which functions as a proper name without inherent etymological ties to self-existence. Attestations of cognate forms appear in sacred texts, such as the , where they function as titles for the supreme deity, denoting inherent lordship independent of external conferral and predating post-Achaemenid linguistic shifts. Proto-Iranian reconstructions, like hwatā́wā or hwatāwnás, further align with Vedic parallels (e.g., svadá- for self-power), reinforcing the term's roots in ancient Iranian conceptualizations of uncreated .

Historical Linguistic Development

The term "khodā" (modern Persian spelling; variants include "khudā" and "xwadāy" in earlier forms) traces its origins to Middle Persian xwadāy, a compound denoting "" or "master," composed of xwad- ("") and an element related to or becoming, implying "self-lord" or "autocrat." This form emerged during the Sassanid era (224–651 CE), where it functioned primarily as a title for rulers and deities, including as an epithet for , the supreme Zoroastrian divinity, reflecting a semantic shift from political sovereignty to divine lordship within Zoroastrian texts and inscriptions. By this period, xwadāy had solidified as a generic descriptor for supreme , influencing its later abstraction as a term for the divine beyond specific royal contexts. Following the Arab conquests of Persia (633–654 CE), which introduced extensive vocabulary into Persian via Islamic administration and scripture, "khodā" persisted as a native for concepts of divine self-sufficiency and lordship, resisting full replacement by Arabic allāh due to the resilience of core Iranian lexicon in revived ( and Farsi variants emerging ca. 8th–9th centuries CE). This continuity arose from the phonetic and semantic incompatibility of terms with and pre-Islamic conceptual frameworks, allowing "khodā" to evolve into a neutral, monotheistic stand-in for in post-Sassanid while accommodating Islamic . Phonetically, the term underwent vowel centralization in dialects, shifting from /aw/ to /o/ (yielding "khodā" [xoˈdɒː]), a change generalized in spoken by the 10th century CE amid broader simplifications. In contrast, Persian-influenced , such as (emerging ca. 12th–13th centuries CE from Perso-Arabic hybrids), retained a more conservative /u/ vowel ("khudā" [xʊˈd̪aː]), preserving earlier qualities due to substrate influences from and Hindi-Urdu . These regional divergences highlight how substrate languages and migration patterns shaped the word's form without altering its core semantics of divine .

Pre-Islamic Religious Context

Usage in Zoroastrianism

In , "Khudā" (Middle Persian xwadāy) serves as an epithet for , denoting the supreme, self-existent lord and emphasizing his uncreated nature and sovereign authority over creation. This term derives from khvadata, connoting self-reliance and self-sufficiency, as invoked in hymns such as the , where is portrayed as the eternal, wise originator of all good order () against the destructive force of Angra Mainyu. Unlike the polytheistic deities of neighboring Mesopotamian and Indic traditions, which often embodied fragmented natural forces, 's designation as Khudā underscores a monotheistic causal primacy: he initiates and sustains the cosmic order through intellect and truth, without dependence on lesser beings or moral equivalence between . Pahlavi texts from the post-Alexandrian Sasanian era, such as the and , further elaborate this role, depicting Khudā as the self-sustaining architect of the material and spiritual realms, who fashions the in a deliberate act of creation spanning 3,000-year cycles before the final renovation (). These compositions, compiled between the 3rd and 9th centuries CE, draw on precedents to affirm Mazda's independence from any primordial chaos or rival creator, positioning him as the ultimate source of ethical dualism where human aligns with his to combat inherent falsehood (druj). This framework rejects , attributing not to divine but to an oppositional spirit's willful rebellion, as evidenced in the Gathas' emphasis on Mazda's discerning wisdom (mazdā). Among contemporary Parsi Zoroastrian communities in and diaspora groups, "Khudā" persists in liturgical and devotional contexts, such as invocations in the Khorshed Niyayesh, preserving its pre-Islamic connotation of divine autonomy amid historical pressures for under foreign rule. This usage, unadulterated by later Abrahamic overlays, reflects empirical continuity from Sasanian manuscripts to modern observances, where it invokes Ahura Mazda's role as the unbegotten protector of righteousness, as documented in community texts and rituals dating to at least the 10th-century arrival of in .

Adoption in Abrahamic Traditions

Islamic Usage

Following the Arab Muslim conquest of Sassanid Persia, culminating in battles such as al-Qadisiyyah (636–637 CE) and (642 CE), Persian speakers incorporated "Khuda" into Islamic parlance as a synonym for , retaining pre-existing linguistic forms to describe the monotheistic . This adaptation reflected continuity in Persian nomenclature, with "Khuda"—derived from roots implying self-existence—aligned to Allah's attributes, notably al-Khaliq (the Creator), facilitating theological expression in native idiom without doctrinal innovation. In medieval Persian , "Khuda" proliferated as a standard for the divine, appearing routinely in the mystical of figures like Jalal al-Din (1207–1273 CE) and Hafez Shirazi (c. 1315–1390 CE), who invoked it to denote God's creative and sustaining essence. , for example, employs "Khuda" in verses on primordial creation, embedding it within frameworks of divine unity. Hafez similarly deploys the term in ghazals to convey transcendent oneness, underscoring its compatibility with Islamic orthodoxy. Sufi orders, emphasizing (God's absolute oneness), leveraged "Khuda" for its poetic versatility, enabling universal devotional rhetoric that reinforced across Persianate Muslim communities. This usage persisted empirically in and into later centuries, as well as in Mughal India (1526–1857 CE), where Persian served as the literary , attesting to its embedded role in historical Muslim textual traditions like epic interpolations invoking the term for providential order.

Christian Usage

In Persian Christian contexts, "Khuda" (or "Khoda" in modern Farsi orthography) serves as a culturally adapted term for the Abrahamic , translating Greek Theos or Syriac Marya/Alaha while preserving semantic equivalence to a supreme, without endorsing pre-Christian connotations like Zoroastrian dualism. Early Christian communities in Persia, including Nestorian Assyrians during the Sassanid era (224–651 CE), incorporated xwadāy—the linguistic precursor to "Khuda"—in nascent vernacular texts alongside Syriac liturgy, reflecting linguistic accommodation amid Zoroastrian dominance. Surviving fragments of Christian literature, such as legal treatises by metropolitans like Īšōʿbōḵ (fl. 6th century), demonstrate this usage for divine reference, prioritizing intelligibility for Persian speakers over strict Syriac retention. By the , Protestant missionaries formalized "Khoda" in Persian , notably Henry Martyn's (completed 1813), rendering passages like Genesis 1:1 as "Āghāz-e āfarmāyiš-e " to convey monotheistic in idiomatic Persian. This choice extended to hymns and evangelistic materials, such as those produced by the Church Society in , where "Khuda" accommodated local parlance without implying Trinitarian modifications or denial—core doctrines articulated separately in creedal statements. Armenian and Assyrian diaspora communities in Persia, facing linguistic assimilation, similarly employed the term in bilingual worship, as evidenced in 19th-century Armenian-Persian catechisms. Among modern Iranian Christian exiles, "Khoda" persists in Farsi-language media and , such as songs by artists like Darya Safary, emphasizing equivalence to the biblical over Arabic "Allah" to avoid Islamic associations and maintain doctrinal clarity. This limited but consistent adoption underscores a strategy of , where semantic fidelity trumps etymological purity, as articulated in translation principles by bodies like the in .

Cultural and Linguistic Extensions

In Persianate Literature and Poetry

In Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, completed around 1010 CE, "Khuda" serves as the central divine force orchestrating the epic's narrative of Iranian kingship, where it enforces moral order by rewarding just rulers and punishing chaos wrought by figures like demons (divs) and tyrants. The term appears in invocations framing historical cycles, attributing causality to a singular arbiter who sustains cosmic balance through predestined fates, as seen in passages where kings' triumphs or falls hinge on alignment with this divine will. This portrayal underscores human submission to an unyielding providential logic, distinct from polytheistic elements in the myths, thereby reinforcing monotheistic causality amid pre-Islamic motifs. Sufi poetry extends "Khuda" into mystical allegory, notably in Farid al-Din 's Mantiq al-Tayr (c. 1177 CE), where the birds' quest for the culminates in recognition of divine , with "Khuda" denoting the transcendent essence uniting seeker and sought. employs the term to evoke a reality beyond phenomenal multiplicity, grounded in the existential unity where individual annihilation (fana) reveals causal origination from the divine self. Such usage in ghazals and masnavis illustrates "Khuda" as the primal cause, enabling poetic explorations of submission through ecstatic dissolution, as echoed in phrases like "man Khudayam" affirming identity with the absolute. In Ottoman and Timurid courts (14th–16th centuries), "Khuda" permeated Persianate poetry as a marker of cultural synthesis, appearing in divans and chronicles to invoke divine oversight without supplanting Islamic . of Persian classics by rulers like those of the Timurids fostered its role in verses blending Turkic-Mongol legacies with Persian , symbolizing rigorous causality in statecraft narratives where imperial legitimacy derived from alignment with this will. Ottoman adaptations similarly retained "Khuda" in literary exchanges, preserving its connotation of undiluted providential order amid multicultural courts.

In South Asian Languages and Greetings

The term Khuda diffused into and vocabularies through Persian influence during the , established in 1526, when Persian served as the court language and facilitated administrative and cultural exchanges across northern . This integration post-16th century incorporated Khuda into practical Indo-Persian expressions, notably in farewells like "," translating to "May God protect you," which gained prevalence in pre-partition and regions forming modern . "Khuda Hafiz" functioned as a standard in multilingual South Asian societies, employed by both Muslim and non-Muslim speakers in everyday interactions, evidencing linguistic adaptation amid diverse communal contacts without necessitating shared doctrinal commitments. Its use extended to folk expressions and Bollywood dialogues, as seen in like "Teri Hai Zameen" from the 1961 film Dharamputra, where Khuda invoked divine benevolence in narrative contexts reflective of mid-20th-century urban vernaculars. In , "" experienced decline from the late 1970s onward, supplanted by "Allah Hafiz" amid state-driven Arabisation policies under General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq's regime (1977–1988), which prioritized scriptural terms over Persian-derived ones to align public language with orthodox Islamic norms. Despite this purist shift, the phrase endures in Pakistani and communities, preserving pre-1970s speech patterns through familial transmission and cultural continuity abroad.

Debates and Controversies

Khuda vs. Allah in Muslim Contexts

In Muslim contexts, the acceptability of "Khuda" as a term for has sparked , particularly since the late , pitting purist interpretations emphasizing Quranic specificity against traditional linguistic usages in non-Arabic Muslim societies. Purists, influenced by Salafi and Wahhabi strains of thought, argue that "Khuda," derived from Persian and lacking direct Quranic attestation as one of 's 99 names, risks ambiguity or association with pre-Islamic or non-monotheistic deities, potentially bordering on shirk (associating partners with ) if not precisely aligned with (the oneness of ). For instance, some rulings deem "" impermissible because "Khuda" is not explicitly a name of and has been used by Zoroastrians (), diluting its Islamic exclusivity. This stance gained traction amid broader efforts in regions like , where post-1970s influences from Saudi-backed reformism promoted stricter adherence to terminology to purify local practices from Persianate accretions. Opposing views, articulated by scholars like and associates in the Persian-influenced exegetical tradition, maintain that "Khuda" functions as a valid synonym for when intent conforms to Islamic , as conveys meaning through rather than inherent sanctity of words. They invoke to argue that no shirk occurs if "Khuda" denotes the singular Creator, drawing precedent from 's adaptability in non-Arabic revelations and historical usages across Muslim empires where Persian served as a for . emphasizes that terms like "Khuda" or even "" in translation pose no doctrinal risk provided they align with Allah's attributes, critiquing purist rigidity as unnecessary innovation absent explicit prohibition in primary sources. Such perspectives highlight empirical continuity in Asian and Persianate , where "Khuda" predates modern reformist pressures without evident compromise to faith. Empirically, a notable shift occurred in from the 1980s, with "Allah hafiz" supplanting "Khuda hafiz" in official media and government discourse, first prominently in 1985 during a state television broadcast under General Zia-ul-Haq's Islamization drive. This transition, accelerating through the late 1970s and , stemmed more from cultural —fueled by geopolitical alliances and state-sponsored orthodoxy—than unanimous doctrinal consensus, as evidenced by persistent traditionalist resistance and the absence of binding fatwas universally rejecting "Khuda." While purists cite avoidance of perceived , causal analysis reveals policy-driven enforcement over theological inevitability, with "Khuda hafiz" enduring in private and literary spheres among diverse Muslim communities.

Theological and Cultural Implications

Theological implications of employing "Khuda" in Muslim contexts center on its compatibility with , the Islamic doctrine of absolute . Proponents argue that "Khuda," as a descriptor akin to "" in English, facilitates rational articulation of divine self-existence and unity without contravening core tenets, provided it avoids polytheistic connotations; historical scholars have affirmed its permissibility for referencing the Creator, emphasizing substance over linguistic exclusivity. Critics, however, contend that non-Arabic terms risk diluting the specificity of Allah's revealed names, potentially evoking pre-Islamic associations or enabling subtle , though this view often reflects stricter Salafi interpretations rather than universal consensus. In Shia , prevalent in , "Khoda" (the Persian variant) integrates seamlessly into devotional language without doctrinal deviation, underscoring that fidelity to transcends nominal uniformity. Culturally, the persistence of "Khuda" in Persianate societies exemplifies adaptation over imposed , which has historically prioritized Arabic liturgical forms in non-Arab Muslim-majority states post-conquest and colonial eras, sometimes fostering alienation rather than deeper religiosity. In , where "Khoda" endures in official and popular discourse—including Quranic translations and daily salutations—empirical adherence remains robust, with state-enforced Islamic governance and widespread ritual observance showing no evident lapse in despite the term's Zoroastrian linguistic . This contrasts with Arabization drives in places like , where shifts to "Allah hafiz" reflect post-1970s Islamist policies but have not demonstrably enhanced piety metrics such as mosque attendance or charitable giving. Sufi traditions further highlight positive outcomes: Persian poets and mystics invoked "Khuda" to convey universal divine , resonating with local and facilitating voluntary conversions across the Indo-Persian world by bridging cultural gaps, as seen in the spread of orders like the Naqshbandiyya without coercive uniformity. While detractors warn of risks in pluralistic settings—where local terms might blur monotheistic boundaries—historical patterns indicate no causal link to elevated ; Sufi-influenced regions using "Khuda" exhibit sustained Muslim majorities and doctrinal stability, suggesting that cultural realism bolsters rather than undermines authenticity when grounded in causal fidelity to tawhid's essence. This balance reveals Arab-centric exclusivity as potentially conquest-derived, prioritizing form amid diverse empires, yet Sufi universality's successes affirm adaptive nomenclature's role in enduring adherence.

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