أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ ٱللَّٰهِ
Ash-hadu an la ilaha illallah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan rasulullah
“I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”
What is the Shahada?
The Shahada is a special sentence. When a Muslim says it and believes it in their heart, they are saying: Allah is the only God, and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger.
Why is it the first pillar?
Just like a house needs a strong base, a Muslim's life is built on believing in Allah. Every other pillar, like praying and fasting, grows from this belief.
What does it mean for me?
It means Allah made everything: the sun, the oceans, the animals and you! We thank Him, we love Him, and we follow the example of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the last of all the Prophets.
“Say: He is Allah, the One.”
Quiz time!
Question 1 of 3
How many gods do Muslims believe in?