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This article is a general guide. For specific rulings regarding recitation in prayer (Salah) or funeral rites, consult a qualified local Imam or Mufti.

The Six Kalimas serve as a progressive spiritual curriculum for Muslims, especially in non-Arab contexts. They begin with the essential declaration of faith (Tayyibah), deepen into detailed testimony (Shahadah), rise to glorification (Tamjid), affirm absolute oneness (Tawhid), renounce disbelief (Radd al-Kufr), and conclude with summarized faith (Iman al-Mujmal).

dives deeper into the philosophy of monotheism. It distinguishes the Creator from the creation. Types Of Kalima

لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ حَيٌّ لَا يَمُوتُ أَبَدًا ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ بِيَدِهِ الْخَيْرُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

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This Kalima is a collection of the most beloved phrases to Allah (Tasbih, Tahmid, Takbir). Reciting it reminds a Muslim of their own weakness and Allah’s absolute power. The phrase "La hawla wa la quwwata..." is a powerful admission that humans cannot change their circumstances without Allah’s help.

In Islamic theology, the term (Arabic: كلمة) literally means "word" or "statement." More specifically, it refers to declarations of faith that affirm core Islamic beliefs. While the most famous is the Kalima Tayyibah (the declaration of monotheism), Islamic tradition, particularly in South Asian (Indo-Pak) madrasas, recognizes Six Kalimas . These are memorized by Muslims as a systematic expression of faith, repentance, and affirmation of Allah’s oneness and Muhammad’s prophethood. This article is a general guide

Subḥānallāh, wal-ḥamdu lillāh, wa lā ilāha illā Allāh, wallāhu akbar, wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāhil-‘aliyyil-‘aẓīm.

While only the first Kalima (or the Shahada) is obligatory for being a Muslim, collectively, the six provide a comprehensive oral creed that instills Tawhid, repentance, praise, and reliance on Allah in the daily life of a believer. They begin with the essential declaration of faith

is the most comprehensive. It is a declaration of renunciation against disbelief, idolatry, and hypocrisy.