The 2nd Kalimah is called the Kalimah Shahadah. It is the testimony of faith that every Muslim must believe in and declare. This Kalimah is the foundation of Islamic belief and is recited during conversion to Islam, prayers, and daily worship.
Translation: I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.
This declaration affirms a Muslim’s belief in the Oneness of Allah and the finality of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
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The first Kalimah (Tayyabah) and second Kalimah (Shahadah) are similar, but the Shahadah includes bearing witness to the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ, which is key during conversion and formal declarations of faith.
The 2nd Kalimah, also known as the Shahadah, is the Islamic declaration of faith and a core pillar of belief.
It signifies belief in the Oneness of Allah and the finality of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Through repetition, visual aids, and simple explanations about its meaning.
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