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historian Philip K. Hitti consider Allah as a moon deity in pre-Islamic Arabian religion before Islam, with many Arab tribes practicing polytheism. They worshipped deities connected to the sun, stars, and moon. Among these gods were Hubal, al-Lat, al-'Uzza, and Manat, as well as astral deities. The moon played a central role in Arabian religion and calendars, so some historians connect early Arab worship with lunar traditions. The name "Allah" comes from al-Ilah, meaning "The God" (the supreme god). Allah

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