Shahada⭐
شہادت
شَهَادَة
Shahādah
Pronunciation: shah-HAH-dah
☪️Islamic TermsBeginnerFebruary 6, 2026
The Islamic declaration of faith: "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger."
Full Definition
The Shahada is the first and most fundamental of the Five Pillars of Islam. It consists of two parts: La ilaha illa Allah (there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah) and Muhammadun Rasul Allah (Muhammad is the messenger of Allah). By sincerely reciting and believing in the Shahada, a person enters the fold of Islam.
Etymology & Origin
From the Arabic root "sh-h-d," meaning "to witness" or "to testify." Shahada literally means "testimony" or "witness."
Synonyms
Declaration of FaithIslamic CreedTestimony
Tags
testimonydeclarationfive pillarsfaithbeliefcreed