The Six Kalimas are the cornerstone of Islamic belief, each carrying profound meanings that deepen a Muslim’s connection with Allah (SWT). These six short declarations instill faith, guide repentance, and protect believers from falling into shirk (associating partners with Allah). While all the Kalimas are important, the 6th Kalima, Radde Kufr, serves as a powerful prayer for refuge from disbelief and sin.
This article explores each Kalima with its Arabic text and English translation. We’ll also introduce you to AlMaher Quran Academy’s online courses, where you can learn the Six Kalimas, memorize the Quran (Hifz), and engage in Islamic Studies.
How Many Kalimas Are There in Islam?
There are six Kalimas in Islam. Each one teaches a fundamental aspect of the Muslim faith and serves as a guide for spiritual growth. Below are the Six Kalimas:
- First Kalima (Tayyibah) – Declaration of Faith
- Second Kalima (Shahadat) – Testimony of Faith
- Third Kalima (Tamjeed) – Glorification of Allah
- Fourth Kalima (Tawheed) – Affirmation of Oneness
- Fifth Kalima (Astaghfar) – Seeking Forgiveness
- Sixth Kalima (Radde Kufr) – Protection from Disbelief.
Let’s look at each Kalima in more detail.
The Six Kalimas Explained
There are six Kalimas in Islam. Each one teaches a fundamental aspect of the Muslim faith and serves as a guide for spiritual growth. Below are the Six Kalimas:
1. First Kalima (Tayyibah) – Declaration of Faith

First Kalima in Arabic (Kalima):
لَا اِلٰهَ اِلَّا اللّٰهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَّسُوْلُ اللّٰهِ
First Kalima in English:
“There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad (PBUH) is His Messenger.”
First Kalima in Urdu:
لَا اِلٰهَ اِلَّا اللّٰهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَّسُوْلُ اللّٰهِ
First Kalima in Hindi (Kalimah):
ला इला-हा इल्लल्ला-ह, मुहम्मदुर रसूलुल्ला-ह।
“अल्लाह के सिवा कोई माबूद नहीं और मोहम्मद (PBUH) अल्लाह के रसूल हैं।”
This Kalima is the heart of Islam, affirming the oneness of Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad (PBUH).
2. Second Kalima (Shahadat) – Testimony of Faith

Second Kalima in Arabic (Kalima):
اَشْهَدُ اَنْ لَّا اِلٰهَ اِلَّا اللّٰهُ وَحْدَهٗ لَا شَرِیْكَ لَهٗ وَ اَشْهَدُ اَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهٗ وَ رَسُوْلُهٗ
Second Kalima in English:
“I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad (PBUH) is His servant and messenger.”
Second Kalima in Urdu:
اَشْهَدُ اَنْ لَّا اِلٰهَ اِلَّا اللّٰهُ وَحْدَهٗ لَا شَرِیْكَ لَهٗ وَ اَشْهَدُ اَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهٗ وَ رَسُوْلُهٗ
Second Kalima in Hindi (Kalimah):
अश्हदु अल्ला- इला-हा इल्लल्ला-ह व-हदहू ला शरीक लहू, अश्हदु अन्ना मुहम्मदन अब्दुहू व-रसो-लुहू।
This declaration is essential for converting to Islam and renewing faith.
3. Third Kalima (Tamjeed) – Glorification of Allah

Third Kalima in Arabic (Kalima):
سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ وَٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ وَلَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ وَٱللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِٱللَّٰهِ ٱلْعَلِيِّ ٱلْعَظِيمِ
Third Kalima in English:
Glorified is Allah (God), [all] praise is due to Allah (God), there is no deity except Allah (God), Allah (God) is greater [than everything], and there is no power nor strength except in Allah (God), the Lofty, the Great.
Third Kalima in Urdu:
سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ وَٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ وَلَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ وَٱللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِٱللَّٰهِ ٱلْعَلِيِّ ٱلْعَظِيمِ
Third Kalima in Hindi (Kalimah):
“अल्लाह पाक है, और सब तारीफें अल्लाह के लिए हैं। अल्लाह के सिवा कोई माबूद नहीं है, और अल्लाह सबसे महान है।”
This declaration is essential for converting to Islam and renewing faith.
4. Fourth Kalima (Tawheed) – Affirmation of Oneness

Fourth Kalima in Arabic (Kalima):
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ ٱلْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ ٱلْحَمْدُ، يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ حَيٌّ لَا يَمُوتُ أَبَدًا أَبَدًا، ذُو ٱلْجَلَالِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامِ بِيَدِهِ ٱلْخَيْرُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Fourth Kalima in English:
There is no deity but Allah (God) alone and has no partners. To Him belongs all sovereignty and to Him belongs all Praise. He gives life and causes death, and He [Himself] is alive and does not die, ever! Ever! He of Majesty and Munificence. In His hand is all goodness and He has power over everything.
Fourth Kalima in Urdu:
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ ٱلْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ ٱلْحَمْدُ، يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ حَيٌّ لَا يَمُوتُ أَبَدًا أَبَدًا، ذُو ٱلْجَلَالِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامِ بِيَدِهِ ٱلْخَيْرُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Fourth Kalima in Hindi (Kalimah):
“अल्लाह के सिवा कोई माबूद नहीं, वह अकेला है, उसका कोई साझेदार नहीं।”
The fourth Kalima reaffirms Tawheed and reminds Muslims to avoid shirk.
5. Fifth Kalima (Astaghfar) – Seeking Forgiveness

Fifth Kalima in Arabic (Kalima):
أَسْتَغْفِرُ ٱللَّٰهَ رَبِّي مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ أَذْنَبْتُهُ عَمَدًا أَوْ خَطَأً سِرًّا أوْ عَلَانِيَةً وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ مِنَ ٱلذَّنْبِ ٱلَّذِي أَعْلَمُ وَمِنَ ٱلذَّنْبِ ٱلَّذِي لَا أَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ ٱلْغُيُوبِ وَسَتَّارُ ٱلْعُيُوْبِ وَغَفَّارُ ٱلذُّنُوبِ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِٱللَّٰهِ ٱلْعَلِيِّ ٱلْعَظِيمِ
Fifth Kalima in English:
I seek the forgiveness of Allah (God), my Lord, for every sin which I knowingly committed and every sin which I unknowingly committed. Verily, You are the Knower of the hidden, the Concealer of the faults, and the Forgiver of the sins, and there is no power nor strength except in Allah (God), the Lofty, the Great.
Fifth Kalima in Urdu:
أَسْتَغْفِرُ ٱللَّٰهَ رَبِّي مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ أَذْنَبْتُهُ عَمَدًا أَوْ خَطَأً سِرًّا أوْ عَلَانِيَةً وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ مِنَ ٱلذَّنْبِ ٱلَّذِي أَعْلَمُ وَمِنَ ٱلذَّنْبِ ٱلَّذِي لَا أَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ ٱلْغُيُوبِ وَسَتَّارُ ٱلْعُيُوْبِ وَغَفَّارُ ٱلذُّنُوبِ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِٱللَّٰهِ ٱلْعَلِيِّ ٱلْعَظِيمِ
Fifth Kalima in Hindi (Kalimah):
“मैं अल्लाह से माफी मांगता हूं, अपने रब से, हर पाप के लिए जो मैंने जानबूझकर या अनजाने में किया।”
This Kalima emphasizes the importance of seeking forgiveness regularly.
6. Sixth Kalima (Radde Kufr) – Protection from Disbelief

Sixth Kalima in Arabic (Kalima):
ٱللَّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ أَنْ أُشْرِكَ بِكَ شَيْءً وَأَنَا أَعْلَمُ بِهِ وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا لَا أَعْلَمُ بِهِ تُبْتُ عَنْهُ وَتَبَرَّأَتُ مِنَ ٱلْكُفْر وَٱلشِّرْكِ وَٱلْكِذْبِ وَٱلْغِيبَةِ وَٱلْبِدْعَةِ وَٱلنَّمِيمَةِ وَٱلْفَوَاحِشِ وَٱلْبُهْتَانِ وَٱلْمَعَاصِي كُلِّهَا وَأَسْلَمْتُ وَأَقُولُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ ٱللَّٰهِ
Sixth Kalima in English:
O Allah (God)! I seek refuge in You from that I should not join any partner with You and I know of it, and I seek Your forgiveness from that which I do not know. I repent from it and I reject disbelief, polytheism, falsehood, backbiting, deviation, defamation, immorality, calumny and all sinfulness. I submit to You and I declare: There is no deity but Allah (God), Muhammad is the messenger of Allah (God).
Sixth Kalima in Urdu:
ٱللَّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ أَنْ أُشْرِكَ بِكَ شَيْءً وَأَنَا أَعْلَمُ بِهِ وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا لَا أَعْلَمُ بِهِ تُبْتُ عَنْهُ وَتَبَرَّأَتُ مِنَ ٱلْكُفْر وَٱلشِّرْكِ وَٱلْكِذْبِ وَٱلْغِيبَةِ وَٱلْبِدْعَةِ وَٱلنَّمِيمَةِ وَٱلْفَوَاحِشِ وَٱلْبُهْتَانِ وَٱلْمَعَاصِي كُلِّهَا وَأَسْلَمْتُ وَأَقُولُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ ٱللَّٰهِ
Sixth Kalima in Hindi (Kalimah):
अल्लाहुम्मा इन्नी औज़ु बिका मिन अन उशरिक बिका शय-अं व-आना अ’लमु बिहि व-अस्तगफिरुका लिमा ला अ’लमु बिहि, तुब्तु अन्हू व-तब्बर्रातु मिनल-कुफ्रि व-शिर्कि व-ल-किज़्बि व-ल-ग़ीबति व-ल-बिदअति व-नमीमति व-ल-फवाहिशि व-ल-बुहतानि व-ल-मआसी कुल्लिहा, व-असलमतु व-अकूलु ला इला-हा इल्लल्ला-ह मुहम्मदुर रसूलुल्ला-ह।
This Kalima encourages submission to Allah and helps believers seek protection from disbelief.
The Six Kalimas in Pdf
Our 6 Kalimas PDF provides each Kalima in Arabic and English. It includes complete translations and meanings. Perfect for recitation and memorization.
How to Memorize the Six Kalimas
Memorizing the Six Kalimas can be easy with the right approach. Here are a few tips:
- Break it Down: Start with the shorter Kalimas before moving to longer ones.
- Use Visual Aids: Write them down and keep them visible throughout the day.
- Practice Daily: Repetition is key—recite them after Salah or before sleep.
- Join Our Classes: Enroll in AlMaher Quran Academy’s 6 Kalima course for structured lessons.
- Involve Family: Practice with family members to strengthen your learning.
Benefits of Memorizing the Sixth Kalima
The 6th Kalima offers profound benefits:
- Protection from Shirk: Helps believers stay mindful of associating partners with Allah.
- Spiritual Discipline: Encourages self-reflection and repentance.
- Strengthens Faith: Deepens the believer’s connection to Allah.
- Guidance in Daily Life: Reciting it regularly builds awareness and humility.
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