6 Kalimas

2nd Kalima (Shahadat)

Arabic

اَشْهَدُ اَنْ لَّآ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا اللّٰهُ وَحْدَهٗ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهٗ وَاَشْهَدُ اَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهٗ وَرَسُوْلُهٗ

Transliteration

Ashahado An Laa ilaaha illal Laho Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Wa Ash Hado Anna Mohammadan Abdo Hoo Wa Rasoolohoo.

English translation

I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, the one alone, without any partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (P.B.U.H) is his servant and messenger.

Video recitation

Benefits & Lessons

  • 1

    Strengthens Certainty in Faith

    The words “Ash-hadu” create a deep level of conviction. A believer consciously testifies to the truth, making their faith stronger and more meaningful.

  • 2

    Builds a Strong Connection with Allah

    By affirming Allah’s Oneness, a person develops a direct relationship with Him without intermediaries, increasing reliance and trust.

  • 3

    Encourages Following the Sunnah

    Recognizing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the Messenger encourages Muslims to follow his teachings in every aspect of life.

  • 4

    Promotes Humility

    Understanding that even the Prophet ﷺ is a servant of Allah teaches humility and prevents arrogance.

  • 5

    Protects from Misguidance

    This Kalima ensures correct belief, protecting a person from innovations and incorrect ideologies.

  • 6

    Strengthens Accountability

    Bearing witness means being responsible for one’s actions. It reminds believers they will answer to Allah.

  • 7

    Brings Inner Peace

    Clear belief removes confusion and gives peace, knowing the truth about existence and purpose.

  • 8

    Encourages Truthfulness

    Testifying to truth develops honesty in speech and actions.

  • 9

    Gateway to Islam

    Like Kalima Awwal, this declaration is essential for entering Islam sincerely.

  • 10

    Leads to Success in Hereafter

    Believing and acting upon this Kalima leads to Allah’s pleasure and eternal success.

The Origin Of the 6 Kalmas

The Second Kalma (Shahadat):

proclaims the oneness of Allah and the finality of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Confirming the finality of the Prophet (ﷺ), Abu Huraira (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ) narrated him as saying:

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "My similitude in comparison with the other prophets before me, is that of a man who has built a house nicely and beautifully, except for a place of one brick in a corner. The people go about it and wonder at its beauty, but say: 'Would that this brick be put in its place!' So I am that brick, and I am the last of the Prophets."

[Sahih al-Bukhari 3535]

The best times to recite it are

  • 1

    When accepting Islam

    with full belief and sincerity.

  • 2

    Daily as dhikr

    morning, evening, or whenever you remember Allah.

  • 3

    After Salah

    not as a compulsory fixed rule, but as a good reminder of faith.

  • 4

    Before sleeping and after waking up

    to keep the heart connected to iman.

  • 5

    During fear, sadness, stress, or hardship

    to strengthen trust in Allah.

  • 6

    Near death

    Muslims are encouraged to help a dying person remember “La ilaha illallah” gently.

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