The (3rd) third Kalma also known as Tamjeed in English is “Glory, Virtue or Greatness.” Whereas the Third Kalima reflects the glory and greatness of Allah, who alone is the sustainer and creator of this world.
It reflects that there is a much higher authority above all the majesties and above all the rulers, who alone is the ruler and controller of this world.
It Comes after the 2nd Kalma -Shahadat- and before the 4th Kalima (Tawheed).
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Pronunciation
The following video we have made will help you learn how to pronounce the Kalima
Key takeaways:
- 3rd Kalima (Tamjeed) means “the Kalima of glorification” — a compound dhikr combining tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, and takbir.
- Full text: Subhanallahi, wal-hamdu lillahi, wa la ilaha illallahu, wallahu akbar; wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahi-l-aliyyi-l-azim — “Glory be to Allah, all praise to Allah, no god but Allah, Allah is the greatest; there is no power and no strength except with Allah, the High, the Great.”
- Each component is a Sunnah dhikr individually (multiple chapters in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim); reciting them as a sequence is the standard South Asian teaching of the 3rd Kalima.
- Recommended after the obligatory prayers and as morning/evening dhikr — the combined recitation in one sitting maximises reward.
3rd kalma in Arabic
سُبْحَان اللهِ وَالْحَمْدُلِلّهِ وَلا إِلهَ إِلّااللّهُ وَاللّهُ أكْبَرُ وَلا حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللّهِ الْعَلِيِّ الْعَظِيْم
Subhanallahe Wal Hamdulillahe Wa Laa ilaha illal Laho Wallahooakbar. Wala Haola Wala Quwwata illa billahil AliYil Azeem.
3rd Kalma in English
Glory (is for) Allah. And all praises for Allah. And (there is) none worthy of worship except Allah. And Allah is the Greatest. And (there is) no power and no strength except from Allah, the Most High, the Most Great.
3rd Kalma Benefits
The third kalima is a perfect way to exalt Allah and remember him by testifying to the greatness and power of Allah. Besides the greatness of Allah, the words “SubhanAllah” & “Allah Akbar” reflects the virtue of glory to Allah.
By strongly believing in the 3rd Kalima, Muslims direct their deeds and actions in a right way which are pleasurable and acceptable near Allah.
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They assure themselves by avoiding sins that there is a superior power above them, who is constantly eyeing them.
The recitation of the Third Kalima also calms an individual because all the traits of praises of Allah are included in this Kalima Tamjeed.
All Kalima
| 1st Kalma -Tayyab- | 2nd Kalma -Shahadat- | 3rd Kalma -Tamjeed- |
| 4th Kalima -Tawheed- | 5th Kalima -Astaghfar- | 6th Kalma -Radde Kufr- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 3rd Kalma in English?
The 3rd Kalma (Kalma Tamjeed) is: “Glory be to Allah, and praise is to Allah, and there is no god except Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. There is no power and no strength except with Allah, the Most High, the Great.”
What is the 3rd Kalma in Arabic?
سُبْحَانَ اللهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، وَلَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ، وَاللهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ الْعَلِيِّ الْعَظِيمِ — Subhana-llah, walhamdu lillah, wa la ilaha illa-llah, wallahu akbar, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah-il-‘aliyyi-l-‘azim.
What does Kalma Tamjeed mean?
“Tamjeed” means “glorification” or “declaring greatness.” The Kalma Tamjeed combines five short phrases that praise Allah’s perfection, oneness, greatness, and absolute power — declaring that nothing happens except by His will.
What is the difference between teesra kalma and 3rd kalma?
There is no difference. “Teesra Kalma” is simply the Urdu/Hindi name for the 3rd Kalma — “teesra” means “third.” Both terms refer to the same Kalma Tamjeed.
Where does the 3rd Kalma come from?
The four phrases of glorification (Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illa-Allah, Allahu Akbar) are foundational in the Sunnah — the Prophet ﷺ taught them as the “most beloved words to Allah.” The closing phrase “La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah” is a treasure from Paradise (Sahih al-Bukhari 6384).
What are the benefits of reciting the 3rd Kalma daily?
Daily recitation of the 3rd Kalma renews a Muslim’s consciousness of Allah’s greatness, weighs heavily on the scales of good deeds, and is a form of constant dhikr. It is recommended at any time, especially after each prayer and during the morning and evening adhkar.
