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First Kalima Tayyibah (Purity)

The declaration of faith — entry into Islam

Also searched as: pehla kalma • pehla kalima • first kalma • 1st kalima • kalma tayyab • la ilaha illallah

Arabic

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ


Transliteration

La ilaha illallah, Muhammadur Rasulullah.


Meaning

None is worthy of worship but Allah; Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.


Reference

Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim (core phrase)


When

Daily, teaching children, last words • Often

Virtue

Whoever’s last words are La ilaha illallah enters Paradise (Sunan Abu Dawud). Negation of all false gods, affirmation of Allah alone, and testimony to Muhammad’s messengership.

Basis: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim (core phrase) • Grade: Sahih

Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the First Kalima Tayyibah (Purity)?

None is worthy of worship but Allah; Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. (The declaration of faith — entry into Islam.)

What is the virtue of First Kalima Tayyibah (Purity)?

Whoever’s last words are La ilaha illallah enters Paradise (Sunan Abu Dawud). Negation of all false gods, affirmation of Allah alone, and testimony to Muhammad’s messengership.

Where is First Kalima Tayyibah (Purity) from?

Basis: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim (core phrase). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.

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