The appearance of the Pokemon Go game today really takes everyone's eyes off. In fact, not a few people are willing to quit their jobs just to play this game developed by Nintendo, Pokemon Corps and Niantic Labs.

No wonder this game is used by people who are not right to spread oblique rumors. Like the news circulating recently. Also Read: Beware of Fake Pokemon Go Applications roaming the PlayStore

In the social media link, it is stated that Pokemon actually in Syriac (Suryani) means 'I am Jewish'. While Pikachu is said to mean 'Be a Jew', and Charmander means 'God is Weak'.

Suddenly, Muslims around the world were furious with this news. So, is it true that Pokemon contains elements of words like that? Also Read: How to Play Pokemon Go

In a statement to Jordan's Amman newspaper, the Syriac Orthodox Christian Church denied allegations that Pokemon and other character names are of ancient Syriac origin and have insulting Islamic meanings.

In fact, church officials were surprised when they read a letter that said that Pokemon contained a Jewish invitation.
So, it can be ascertained that the meanings of the word Pokemon characters do not have connotations that damage Islam. Also Read: DOWNLOAD THE GAME POKEMON GO

This statement was also approved by a professor from Al Azhar University, Mohammed Abu Laila.

"Until now, there is no strong evidence that justifies the rumors that make parents forbid their children to play the Pokemon Go game," he said.

So, what is the true meaning of Pokemon?

Based on information from the Pokemondb.net site, Pokemon is a combination of the word "Pocket Monster" which means pocket monster. This term expresses how small these monsters are to fit in a pocket. Also Read: Pokemon Go Will Add New Features

Then, said from Pikachu. This famous cute monster is composed of the words Pika and Chu. Pika is the name for a small mouse, while Chu is a Japanese word which means to squeak. As we can see, Pikachu's shape does resemble a mouse.

And the last, Charmander which consists of the words Char and Salamander. Char means to burn, and Salamander means amphibious lizard.

Well, that's the true meaning of the word monster - Pokemon monster. Hopefully this explanation can make the hearts of Muslims in the world relieved. If you found this article useful, please share it!