Shahadah
Profession of Faith (shahada).
Kalimat at-Tawhid, also known as the Fourth Six Kalima or Kalima Tawheed, is a fundamental declaration of faith in Islamic theology that emphasizes the oneness and unity of Allah. Here is the Kalimat at-Tawhid in Arabic, its transliteration, and translation:
Arabic Text
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ ٱلْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ ٱلْحَمْدُ يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ حَيٌّ لَا يَمُوتُ أَبَدًا أَبَدًا ذُو ٱلْجَلَالِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامِ بِيَدِهِ ٱلْخَيْرُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration
Laa ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lahu lahulmulku walahul hamdu yuhyee wa yumeetu wa huwa hayyun laa yamootu abadan abada. Dhul-jalaali wal-ikraam. Biyadihil-khair. Wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shai-in qadeer
Translation
There is none worthy of worship except Allah. He is the only One. He has no partners. For Him is the kingdom. And for Him is the praise. He gives life and causes death. And He is Alive. He will not die, never, ever. Possessor of Majesty and Reverence. In His hand is the goodness. And He has power over everything.
Significance
The Kalimat at-Tawhid is a powerful affirmation of the core Islamic belief in the oneness of Allah (Tawheed). It emphasizes several key aspects of Islamic theology:
- Monotheism: It affirms that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah.
- Allah’s Sovereignty: It declares that all dominion and praise belong to Allah alone.
- Allah’s Power: It acknowledges Allah’s power over life and death.
- Allah’s Eternity: It states that Allah is ever-living and will never die.
- Allah’s Attributes: It mentions Allah’s majesty, honor, and omnipotence.
Reciting this Kalima is considered a form of worship and a renewal of one’s faith. It serves as a reminder of the fundamental beliefs in Islam and helps Muslims maintain their focus on the oneness of Allah in their daily lives.