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The issue here is map versus territory.

That Muslims believe Allah is the same Person as the God worshipped by Jews and Christians is beyond dispute. The Creator, the One True God, etc.

That the word “Allah” simply means “God,” is also just a fact.

Now whether the word Allah when used by Christians means the same Person as when used by Muslims is a matter of opinion, at least from a human perspective. Nobody in this life can prove it as a matter of fact on way or the other.

Personally, I try to give all those who claim to be worshiping the One True God benefit of the doubt. As Paul explained in Acts 17, even those unclear on the nature or name of God may be worshiping him. Some don’t know who He is, others have mistaken or even wildly wrong beliefs about him. It’s not up to me to decide how God feels about a sincerely devout Muslim.

I think we have enough to do dealing with the actions of the more devout and extreme Muslims, without worrying ourselves about whether the Allah they all worship is “really” a demon.

You may give anyone the benefit of the doubt you wish.
I would agree with you that God may be merciful with a Moslem who mistakenly thinks s/he is praying to the one true God.
I was only addressing what Islam teaches, not the sincerity of an individual Moslem.

We are taught to exercise discernment and to reject new gospels. Especially those that contradict God’s law and revelation/ Biblical Scripture. I will stick with that conclusion (insofar as the Islamic faith is concerned — it is patently and repeatedly in opposition to the God of the J/C Bible and its people, as anyone can see... violently so...).........

again I can agree with your thought that God may be merciful or forgiving or understanding to individuals of any religion or culture who sincerely think or strive to pray to Him.. I rather think He will be so....).

Best regards,
fhc