Hidayah StepsThe Shahada: the testimony of faith
The Shahada is the declaration of faith in Islam, affirming the oneness of God (Allah) and the prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is the first pillar of Islam.
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
Ash-hadu an lā ilāha illallāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, wa ash-hadu anna Muḥammadan ‘abduhu wa rasūluh.
I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, alone, without partner, and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.
What comes next
- The six articles of faithWhat a Muslim believes.
- The five pillars of IslamThe Shahada is the first of five.
- How to make wuduThe washing before prayer.
- How to prayEach position and what to say in it.
Hear the Shahada word by word and record yourself saying it in the app.
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