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Learn The Six Kalimas of Islam – English Translation and Transliteration

Learn the six Kalimas of Islam are concise statements of faith in Islam that encapsulate key beliefs of the religion. They are recited by Muslims as part of their faith and devotion. Each Kalima emphasizes important aspects of Islamic theology. Here are the 6 Kalmas along with their English translations and transliteration:

1- First Kalima (Tayyab):

                  لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ اللهِ

Laaa Ilaaha Illa-llaahu Muhammadur-Rasoolu-llaah 

There is none worthy of worship except Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah

2 – Second Kalima (Shahadat):

أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ

Ash-hadu Al-laaa Ilaaha Illa-llaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Wa-Ash-hadu Anna Muhammadan ‘Abduhoo Wa Rasooluhu.

I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, the One alone, without a partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. Read More »