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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