Foundation of Faith
Six Kalimas of Islam
الكلمات الست
The six fundamental declarations of faith that every Muslim should know and understand.
1
كلمة الطيب
First Kalima (Tayyab)
The Word of Purity
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ
La ilaha illallah Muhammadur Rasulullah
There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
📖 Significance
This is the declaration of faith (Shahada) and the foundation of Islam. By reciting it with conviction, a person enters the fold of Islam. It affirms the Oneness of Allah (Tawheed) and the prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ.
🕐 When to Recite
Upon embracing Islam, in daily prayers, and as a constant remembrance throughout the day.
2
كلمة الشهادة
Second Kalima (Shahadat)
The Word of Testimony
3
كلمة التمجيد
Third Kalima (Tamjeed)
The Word of Glorification
4
كلمة التوحيد
Fourth Kalima (Tawheed)
The Word of Oneness
5
كلمة الاستغفار
Fifth Kalima (Astaghfar)
The Word of Seeking Forgiveness
6
كلمة رد الكفر
Sixth Kalima (Radde Kufr)
The Word of Rejecting Disbelief