Benefits of reciting 6 kalimas
Reciting 6 Kalimas is an effective way to increase faith and connect with Allah. Here are some of the benefits of reciting the Six Kalimas:
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Faith in Allah
Reciting the Kalimas reminds us of Tawheed, the oneness of Allah, and improves our faith in Him.
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Peace and Growth
Reciting Kalimas calms the heart and strengthens our relationship with Allah.
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Understanding of Islam
Understanding the meaning of the Kalma helps us learn the fundamentals of Islam.
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Seeking Forgiveness
The 5th Kalima and 6th Kalima are about repentance and asking Allah's forgiveness.
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Unity among Muslims
Reciting the Kalimas together creates bonding and strengthens the connection of faith among Muslims.
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Personality and Humility
Kalima teaches appreciation, patience and humility, helping believers build good character and get closer to Allah.
Ideal Times for Reciting the 6 Kalmas
Reciting the Six Kalimas every day gives spiritual benefits and enhances Imaan. They can be made part of daily prayer, particularly after Salah, so believers remain connected to Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) and protect their Imaan.
Kalma Tayyab
After every Salah
Enhances trust in Allah’s oneness and increases Imaan.
Kalma Shahadat
When someone accepts Islam
Declares belief in Allah’s oneness and the prophethood of Muhammad (ﷺ).
Kalma Tamjeed
During dhikr and worship
Used to praise Allah and ask for His mercy, protection and Jannah.
Kalma Tauheed
As a reminder of Tawheed
A reminder of Allah’s absolute oneness, protection against shirk and growth in Imaan.
Kalma Astaghfar
After Salah and when seeking forgiveness
A powerful prayer for forgiveness from sins.
Kalma Radd-e-Kufr
When seeking protection from kufr and shirk
A shield against sins and kufr, helping believers remain strong in Imaan.
The Origin of the 6 Kalmas
The Six Kalimas come from different verses of the Quran and teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ). While they are not discussed together in one Islamic book, each Kalima holds great spiritual meaning. The first two indicate faith in Allah’s oneness, the third and fourth honor and praise Him, while the fifth and sixth focus on seeking forgiveness and protection.
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1st Kalima (Kalma Tayyab)
The origin of the first Kalima can be traced back to the hadith about the pillars of Islam.
Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Islam is based on five pillars: testifying that there is no true god except Allah and Muhammad (ﷺ) is the Messenger of Allah, establishing prayer, paying Zakat, pilgrimage to the House, and fasting during Ramadan."
Al-Bukhari and Muslim; Riyad as-Salihin 1271
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The Second Kalma (Shahadat)
The second Kalima proclaims the oneness of Allah and the finality of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "My similitude in comparison with the other prophets before me is that of a man who built a house nicely and beautifully, except for a place of one brick in a corner... So I am that brick, and I am the last of the Prophets."
Sahih al-Bukhari 3535
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The Third Kalma (Tamjeed)
This Kalima includes praise and glorification of Allah.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "There are two words which are dear to the Most Merciful, light on the tongue, and heavy in the balance: Subhan Allah wa-bi hamdihi and Subhan Allah Al-Azim."
Sahih al-Bukhari 7563
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Kalma Tauheed and Kalma Astaghfar
These Kalimas focus on Allah’s oneness and seeking His mercy and forgiveness.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "If anyone constantly seeks pardon from Allah, Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress and relief from every anxiety, and will provide sustenance for him from where he does not expect."
Abu Dawud; Riyad as-Salihin 1873
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The Sixth Kalma (Radd-e-Kufr)
This Kalima expresses protection from disbelief, shirk and sins, and renews submission to Allah.
The Prophet said: "The supplication is worship." Then he recited: "And your Lord said: Call upon Me; I will respond to you..."
Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3372