- November 16, 2023
- Uzair Zubair
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The Kalma Tayyaba, also known as the Shahada isn’t mentioned as an entire phrase in the Quran.
The Kalma Tayyaba is the fundamental declaration of faith in Islam. It consists of two parts:
- La ilaha illallah (There is no god but Allah)
- Muhammadur rasulullah (Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah)
Kalma Tayyaba is not specifically addressed in the Quran, but its essence—belief in Allah’s oneness and acceptance of Muhammad as His messenger is profoundly present in different verses throughout the Quran.
The Quran emphasises the oneness of God in numerous verses. For instance, Surah Al-Ikhlas describes the absolute oneness of Allah:
“Say, ‘He is Allah, [who is] One, Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, nor is there to Him any equivalent.’ (Quran, 112:1-4)
The Quran repeatedly mentions Prophet Muhammad as the final messenger and the Quran as the final revelation. For example, Surah Al-Ahzab discusses the role of Muhammad as the last of the prophets:
“Muhammad is not the father of [any] one of your men, but [he is] the Messenger of Allah and last of the prophets. And ever is Allah, of all things, Knowing.” (Quran, 33:40)
So, while Kalma Tayyaba isn’t explicitly stated in the Quran, the fundamental concepts it reflects, which are Allah’s oneness and Muhammad’s prophethood, are profoundly embedded and affirmed throughout the Quran in many verses.