5 Kalimas in Islam
Learn the five fundamental declarations of faith, testimony, glorification, oneness, and forgiveness in Islam with authentic Arabic text, transliteration, and multi-lingual translations.
Understanding the 5 Kalimas
The 5 Kalimas form the educational foundation taught to Muslims across generations. They express the foundational tenets of Islamic belief: affirming Tawheed (monotheism), bearing witness to the prophethood of Muhammad (ﷺ), praising Allah's supreme majesty, and continuously seeking divine forgiveness. All Kalima texts, transliterations, and translations on Salah Live are referenced from authentic educational publications by Dawat-e-Islami.
Pehla Kalima
Kalima Tayyab
The primary declaration of faith affirming the oneness of Allah and the prophethood of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
Dusra Kalima
Kalima Shahadat
The formal testimony of faith bearing witness to Allah's absolute oneness and Prophet Muhammad's prophethood.
Teesra Kalima
Kalima Tamjeed
A rich declaration of Allah's glory, praise, greatness, and human reliance on divine strength.
Chautha Kalima
Kalima Tauheed
The declaration of Allah's absolute oneness, eternal sovereignty, life-giving power, and supreme authority.
Panchwa Kalima
Kalima Astaghfar
A comprehensive prayer seeking forgiveness from Allah for all intentional, secret, and unknown sins.
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