SAY THE SHAHADA

Say the Shahada

Learn, listen, and repeat the Islamic declaration of faith.

Listen to the Shahada

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Listen to the Shahada

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The Shahada

Arabic :

أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللهِ

Transliteration :

Ash-hadu an lā ilāha illā Allāh, wa ash-hadu anna Muḥammadan rasūlullāh.

Meaning :

I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

Before you say the Shahada

The Shahada is the testimony of faith in Islam. A person becomes Muslim by sincerely believing and declaring that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

There is no special ceremony required to say the Shahada. Say it sincerely, understanding what it means.

Pronunciation

Listen to each part, then repeat it aloud.
You can listen as many times as you need.

PART 1

أَشْهَدُ أَنْ

Ash-hadu an

PART 2

لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ

lā ilāha illā Allāh

PART 3

وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ

wa ash-hadu anna

PART 4

مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللهِ

Muḥammadan rasūlullāh

What does the Shahada mean?

The Shahada is a declaration of belief in the oneness of Allah and in Muhammad as His Messenger.

When you say the Shahada sincerely, you are affirming that there is no one worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

What does it mean to become Muslim?

Becoming Muslim means accepting Islam as your faith and sincerely believing in the oneness of Allah and the message of His Messenger, Muhammad ( peace be upon him ).

Saying the Shahada is the declaration of this faith. You do not need to know everything about Islam before becoming Muslim. Learning and practicing Islam is a journey that continues after the Shahada.

What happens after the Shahada?

After sincerely declaring the Shahada, you are officially a Muslim. By Allah’s permission and mercy, your past sins are forgiven when you enter Islam. You begin a new life with a clean slate, so do not let your past discourage you from moving forward.

There is no need to know everything at once. Begin by learning how to pray, getting to know the Qur’an, and learning the basic teachings of Islam. Take your time and learn step by step.,

You can also connect with a local mosque or a trusted Muslim community if you would like guidance and support.

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