What is the purpose of the Shahadah?

The first Pillar of Islam is for the believer to testify, in Arabic, that “There is no god but God and that Muhammad is His messenger.” This phrase, known as the shahada, (sha-HEH-da) or Profession of Faith, is central to Islam, for it affirms both God’s oneness and the central role of the Prophet.

What does the Quran say about Shahadah?

“There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.” This is the basic statement of the Islamic faith: anyone who cannot recite this wholeheartedly is not a Muslim.

What does the Shahadah require Muslims to do?

Translation: “There is no God but God (Allah – i.e. there is none worthy of worship but Allah), and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.” It is the most sacred statement in Islam, and must be recited with full understanding and mindfulness of it’s meaning.

Can you take shahada alone?

Converting to Islam and taking your shahada aren’t something you do for other people, it’s only for you and it’s between you and your lord. You can take it privately at anytime if you just don’t feel comfortable doing it publicly. You can re-take it publicly later if you feel ready to come out to the public with it.

What do you say when someone converts to Islam?

Here’s How For a Muslim, every action begins with your intention: Quietly, to yourself, make the intention to embrace Islam as your faith. Say the following words with clarity of intention, firm faith, and belief: Say: “Ash-hadu an la ilaha ill Allah.” (I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah.)

How do I practice Shahada?

Shahadah

1. In order to become a Muslim, a person simply has to declare the Shahadah in front of witnesses.
2. The Arabic can be transliterated into the Roman alphabet like this:
3. Muslims use the name ‘Allah’ for God in the Shahadah.
4. Muslims also believe the Prophet Muhammad was the last prophet sent by God.

How do you get someone to accept Islam?

An Imam is a Muslim religious scholar. They lead prayers in mosques, and they study the Qur’ran. You can talk to them about accepting Islam, and ask any questions you have about being a Muslim. Find a mosque in your neighborhood and ask to speak to someone there, or ask a Muslim friend to introduce you to an Imam.