2nd Second Kalma -Shahadat- in English, Arabic, & Benefits

The (2nd) Second Kalma also known as “Shahadat” means “bearing witness to faith”. It reflects the witness of a Muslim that Allah is one and only and Muhammad (ﷺ) is His last messenger and prophet.

Reciting the 2nd Kalima on daily basis is obligatory for every Muslim. By proclaiming the Shahadat, a Muslim claims that all of his acts are according to the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah.

It Comes after the 1st Kalma -Tayyab- and before the 3rd Kalima -Tamjeed-

Pronunciation

The following video we have made will help you learn the proper pronunciation of 2nd Kalima word by word:

2nd kalma in Arabic

The 2nd Kalima is written in Arabic with the Diacritical as:

اَشْهَدُ اَنْ لَّآ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَہٗ لَاشَرِيْكَ لَه وَاَشْهَدُ اَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهٗ وَرَسُولُه

and Without the Diacritical:

أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له وأشهد أن محمدا عبده ورسوله

Transliteration

Ashahadu ALaa ilaaha illalLahu Wahtha Ho La Shareekala Hoo Wa Ash Hadu Anna Mohammadan Abdu Hoo Wa Rasoolu.

2nd kalma in English

I bear witness that there is no one worthy of worship except Allah, the One alone, without a partner, and I also bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger

2nd kalima Benefits

The memorization and recitation of the 2nd Kalima on daily basis wipe our fear away except for the fear of Allah. It makes a believer calm and honest in his deeds and actions. When Muslims recite the second Kalima they proclaim:

• That Allah is the one and only God, and that Muhammad is his servant and messenger.
• they personally accept this as fact.
• they will obey all the commitments of Islam in their life.

So the benefits from that would be:

1. Allah will be pleased with the one saying Shahadat
2. There will be ease in death
3. One’s grave will be capacious
4. One will see one’s clay/adobe in Jannah
5. One will attain the greatest of all blessings
6. The reciter will be befriended by the most truthful people in Jannah
7. One will reach the highest level of virtues and will gain the pleasure of Allah

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2nd Kalma in English?

The 2nd Kalma (Kalma Shahadat) in English is: “I bear witness that there is no one worthy of worship except Allah, the One alone, without a partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.”

What is the 2nd Kalma in Arabic?

أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَّا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ — Ash-hadu an la ilaha illa-llahu wahdahu la sharika lah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasuluh.

What does Kalma Shahadat mean?

“Shahadat” means “bearing witness to faith.” The Kalma Shahadat declares two things: (1) Allah is One with no partner, and (2) Muhammad ﷺ is His servant and final messenger. Saying it sincerely is what makes a person a Muslim.

What is the difference between dusra kalma and 2nd kalma?

There is no difference. “Dusra Kalma” is simply the Urdu/Hindi name for the 2nd Kalma — “dusra” means “second.” Both refer to the same Kalma Shahadat that is the foundation of Islam.

What are the benefits of reciting the 2nd Kalma?

The 2nd Kalma carries seven major benefits: (1) Allah is pleased with the one who recites it sincerely, (2) ease at the time of death, (3) one’s grave will be spacious, (4) seeing one’s place in Jannah, (5) attaining the greatest of all blessings, (6) being befriended by the most truthful in Jannah, and (7) reaching the highest virtues and the pleasure of Allah.

Is reciting the 2nd Kalma daily obligatory?

Reciting the 2nd Kalma sincerely once is obligatory — it is the gateway to Islam. Daily recitation is a strongly encouraged Sunnah practice that renews one’s faith and consciousness of Allah, but is not a strict obligation. The first Kalma (Tayyab) should also be memorised; together they form the bedrock of belief.