The 6 Kalimas: Pillars of Faith and Unity in Islam
The Six Kalimas are not merely words; they represent a profound commitment to the fundamental tenets of the Islamic faith. As individuals recite and reflect upon these Kalimas, they strengthen their connection with Allah, foster a deeper understanding of their faith, and strive to embody these principles in their actions and interactions.
Explore the profound significance of the 6 Kalimas, the pillars of our faith that encapsulate the essence of Islamic belief.
1. First Kalima: Tayyab (Purity)
Lah ilaha illah Lahu Muhammadu Rasuululah English Translation: There is no God but Allah Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
2. Second Kalima: Shahadat (Testimony)
Ash’adu an Lah Ilaha illah Lahu, Wa-hdau Lah Sharika Lahu, Wa -Ash’adu Annah Muhammadan Ab’duhu wa-Rasuuluhu
English Translation: I bear witness that no-one is worthy of worship but Allah, the One alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.
3. Third Kalima: Tamjeed (Glorification)
Subhaana Lahi, Wal-Amdu Lilahi, Wa-Lahilaha Illah Lahu, Wa-Lahu Akbar, Wa-Lah Aola Wa-Lah Kuwwata, Illah Bilahi li-Aliyyi li-Azeem
English Translation: Glory be to Allah and Praise to Allah, and there is no God but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. And there is no Might or Power except with Allah.
4. Fourth Kalima: Tauheed (Unity)
Lahilaha Illah Lahu, Wa-hdau Lah Sharika Lahu, Lahu li-Mulku, Wal-Lahu li-Amdu, Yu’hyih waYumiitu, Wa-Huwa Hayyu Lah Yamuutu, Abadan Abadan, Zul Jalaali Wal-Ikraam, bi-Yadihil-Khaeru, Wa-Huwa Allah Kulli Shayhin Qodiirun
English Translation: (There is) none worthy of worship except Allah. He is only One. (There is) no partners for Him. For Him (is) the kingdom. And for Through 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 (is) the goodness. And He (is) on everything powerful.
5. Fifth Kalima: Astaghfar (Penitence)
Astagfiru Laha, Rabbi min-Kulli Zambi, An-nabtuhu Amdan Ao-Khatohan, Sirran AoAlaaniyatan; wa-Atuubu Ilayhi minna Zambi; Al-ladhi Ah’lamu, Wa-minna Zambi;
Al-ladhi Lah Ah’lamu; Innaka Anta Alaamu li-Ghuyuubi; wa-Sataaru li-Uyyubi, Wa-Ghafaaru li-Zunuubi; Wa-Lah aola WaLah Quwwata Illah BiLahi li-Aliyyu li-Azeem
English Translation: I seek forgiveness from Allah, my lord, from every sin I committed knowingly or unknowingly, secretly or openly, and I turn towards Him from the sin that I know and from the sin that I do not know. Certainly You, You (are) the knower of the hidden things and the Concealer (of) the mistakes and the Forgiver (of) the sins. And (there is) no power and no strength except from Allah, the Most High, the Most Great.
6. Sixth Kalima: Radde Kufr (Rejecting Disbelief)
Allahumo Innih Auzubika min An Ush’rika Bika Shayhan; Wa-Anah Ah’lamu bihii; WaAstagfiruka Limoh Lah Ah’lamu bihii Tubtu an’hu; Wa-Tabara’htu minna li-Kufri Wa-Shar’ku, WalKizbi, Wal-Ghiibati, Wal-Bid’hati, Wa-Namiimoti, Wal-Fawaa’ishi, Wal-Buh’taani, Wal-Muhaasiyyi, Kulliha; Wa-Aslamtu Wa-Akuulu Lahilaha Illah Lahu, Muhammadun Rasuululahi.
English Translation: O Allah! Certainly, I seek protection with You from, that I associate partner with You anything and I know it. And I seek forgiveness from You for that I do not know it. I repented from it and I made myself free from disbelief and polytheism and the falsehood and the back-biting and the innovation and the tell-tales and the bad deeds and the blame and the disobedience, all of them. And I submit and I say (there is) none worthy of worship except Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
As we reflect on the meanings behind each Kalima, let us carry this newfound knowledge into our daily lives. May the principles embedded in these affirmations resonate in our actions, fostering a spirit of compassion, gratitude, and unity within the Muslim Ummah and beyond.
Advantages of Reciting the 6 Kalmas
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