First Kalimah: Ṭayyib (the pure word): Dua

Learned first; the declaration of faith.

Arabic

How to say it

laa i-laa-ha il-lal-laa-hu mu-ḥam-ma-dur ra-soo-lul-laah

Meaning

“There is no god but Allah; Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”

📚 Source: Both halves are in the Qur'an (37:35, 48:29); taught as the first Kalimah ⚑ Report a mistake

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