بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - ذُو الْحِجَّة
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
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الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Shahada
شهادة
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The Shahadah is the "Testimony of Faith" and the first pillar of Islam. It is the statement: "Ash-hadu an la ilaha illallah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan rasulullah" (I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah). To become a Muslim, one must recite this with sincerity and understanding. The Shahadah is the foundation of the entire Islamic creed; the first half establishes Tawheed (Monotheism), and the second half establishes Risalah (Prophethood). It is the "key to Paradise" and the most important words a human being can utter. The declaration of faith is not merely a statement of belief but a commitment to live according to Islamic principles. The first part, "La ilaha illallah", negates all false objects of worship and affirms that Allah alone deserves devotion, obedience, and love. The second part acknowledges Muhammad as Allah's final messenger, requiring believers to follow his teachings and example. The Shahadah is recited in the call to prayer (Adhan), in daily prayers, and ideally as the last words of a dying Muslim. It is the central creed that distinguishes Islam from other belief systems. True faith requires the Shahadah to be uttered with sincerity (Ikhlas), knowledge (Ilm), certainty (Yaqin), acceptance (Qabul), submission (Inqiyad), and truthfulness (Sidq).
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