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Belief in the Oneness of Allah
The first of the Five Pillars of Islam belief in one God. The shahada is the Muslim profession of faith, expressing the simple, fundamental belief in this pillar and what makes one a Muslim. Those who wish to enter the fold of Islam must not only speak these words but also believe it in their heart. The shahada is said as follows (and listen below):
"Esh hadu en la ilaha illaAllah, wa esh hadu anna Muhammaddun 'abduhu wa rasuloo."
which means:
"I bear witness that there is no god but God, and I bear witness that Muhammad is his messenger." |
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Sincere recitation of the shahada is the sole requirement for those who wish to join Islam. It represents acceptance not only of Allah (SWT) and his final Prophet Muhammad (SAW), but of the entirety of Islam.
Recitation of the shahada can vary slightly, depending if you add the words "I bear witness..." or omit it, or sometimes one says the meaning that Muhammad "is his prophet" in place of "his messenger"; although the wording may vary, semantics remain the same. See How to Convert to Islam.
Recitation of the shahada can vary slightly, depending if you add the words "I bear witness..." or omit it, or sometimes one says the meaning that Muhammad "is his prophet" in place of "his messenger"; although the wording may vary, semantics remain the same. See How to Convert to Islam.