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Six Kalimas of Islam

Six Kalimas in Islam with Transliteration and English Translation

Learn the 1st Kalima, 2nd Kalima, 3rd Kalima, 4th Kalima, 5th Kalima and 6th Kalima with clear images, transliteration and English translation. These Kalimas help students understand basic Islamic beliefs and important words of faith.

What Are the Six Kalimas?

The Six Kalimas are important Islamic declarations that teach Tawheed, faith, praise of Allah, repentance and protection from disbelief. At Alif Quran Academy, students can learn these Kalimas step by step with correct pronunciation.

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Meaning

Each Kalima includes transliteration and English translation.

Read the Six Kalimas

Below are the Six Kalimas with images, transliteration and English translation.

1st Kalima

Kalima Tayibah

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1st Kalima Tayibah with Arabic text transliteration and translation
Transliteration

La ilaha illallah Muhammadur Rasulullah.

English Translation

There is no God but Allah, Muhammad (PBUH) is the Messenger of Allah.

2nd Kalima

Kalima Shahadah

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2nd Kalima Shahadah with Arabic text transliteration and translation
Transliteration

Ashhadu alla ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan abduhoo wa rasooluhu.

English Translation

I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, the One alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.

3rd Kalima

Kalima Tamjeed

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3rd Kalima Tamjeed with Arabic text transliteration and translation
Transliteration

Subhanallahe wal hamdulillahe wa laa ilaha illal laho wallahoo akbar. Wala haola wala quwwata illa billahil aliyil azeem.

English Translation

Glory be to Allah and all praise be to Allah. There is none worthy of worship except Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. There is no power and no strength except with Allah, the Most High, the Most Great.

4th Kalima

Kalima Tawheed

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4th Kalima Tawheed with Arabic text transliteration and translation
Transliteration

Laa ilaha illal lahoo wahdahoo laa shareeka lahoo lahul mulko walahul hamdo yuhee wa yumeeto wa hoa haiy yul la yamooto abadan abada zul jalali wal ikraam beyadihil khair wa hoa ala kulli shai in qadeer.

English Translation

There is none worthy of worship except Allah. He is alone and has no partner. For Him is the kingdom and for Him is all praise. He gives life and causes death. He is Ever-Living and will never die. In His hand is all good, and He has power over all things.

5th Kalima

Kalima Astaghfar

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5th Kalima Astaghfar with Arabic text transliteration and translation
Transliteration

Astaghfirullah rabbi min kullay zambin aznabtuho amadan ao khat an sirran ao alaniatan wa atoobo ilaihe minaz zambil lazee aalamo wa minaz zambil lazee la aalamo innaka anta allamul ghuyoobi wa sattaarul oyobi wa ghaffaruz zunoobi wala haola wala quwwata illa billahil aliyil azeem.

English Translation

I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, for every sin I committed knowingly or unknowingly, secretly or openly, and I turn to Him in repentance. Indeed, You are the Knower of hidden things, the Concealer of faults and the Forgiver of sins. There is no power and no strength except with Allah, the Most High, the Most Great.

6th Kalima

Kalima Radde Kuffr

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6th Kalima Radde Kuffr with Arabic text transliteration and translation
Transliteration

Allah humma inni aaoozubika min an oshrika beka shai aown wa anaa aalamo behi wa astaghfiroka lima laa aalamo behi tubtu anho wa tabarrato minal kufri washshirki wal kizbi wal gheebati wal bidaati wan nameemati wal fawahishi wal bohtani wal maasi kulliha wa aslamtoo wa aamantoo wa aqoolo laa ilaaha illal lahoo Mohammadur Rasool Ullah.

English Translation

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowingly associating any partner with You, and I seek Your forgiveness for what I do not know. I repent from disbelief, shirk, lying, backbiting, innovation, slander, indecency, false accusation and all sins. I submit, I believe, and I declare that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

Note: These Six Kalimas are taught in many Islamic learning programmes. Students should learn them with correct pronunciation and understanding from a qualified Quran teacher.

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