What does “La sharika lahu” mean?

“La sharika lahu” means that Allah has no partner.

What should I learn after the Fourth Kalimah?

After becoming familiar with Kalimah Tawheed, learners can continue to the Fifth Kalimah Istighfar as the next part of the commonly taught Six Kalimahs learning sequence.

Fourth Kalimah in Arabic

Q: What does the Fourth Kalimah mean?

The Fourth Kalimah means: “There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone. To Him belong sovereignty and praise. He gives life and causes death, and He has power over all things.”

Q: How do you recite the Fourth Kalimah?

The Fourth Kalimah is recited as La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul- hamdu, yuhyi wa yumitu, wa huwa hayyun la yamutu abadan abada, dhul-jalali wal-ikram, biyadihil-khayr, wa huwa ala kulli shay’in qadir. Beginners can follow the approved Arabic and audio while using transliteration as temporary learning support.

لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحۡدَهُ لَا شَرِيۡكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الۡمُلۡكُ وَلَهُ الۡحَمۡدُ، يُحۡيِي وَيُمِيۡتُ، وَهُوَ حَيٌّ لَا يَمُوۡتُ أَبَدًا أَبَدًا، ذُو الۡجَلَالِ وَالۡإِكۡرَامِ، بِيَدِهِ الۡخَيۡرُ، وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيۡءٍ قَدِيۡرٌ

Transliteration

La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, yuhyi wa yumitu, wa huwa hayyun la yamutu abadan abada, dhul-jalali wal-ikram, biyadihil-khayr, wa huwa ala kulli shay’in qadir.

Meaning Translation

There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone. To Him belong sovereignty and praise. He gives life and causes death, and He has power over all things.

What Is the Meaning of the Fourth Kalimah?

The Fourth Kalimah is commonly known as Kalimah Tawheed. It is widely taught as a statement affirming the oneness of Allah, His sovereignty, His praise and His complete power. It expresses Tawheed and recognition that Allah alone is worthy of worship, that sovereignty and praise belong to Him, and that He has complete power over all things.

How NorAI Teaches the Fourth Kalimah

See & Listen

See the Arabic clearly and listen to the recitation.

Understand & Follow

Understand the meaning and follow it in short sections.

Practise

Repeat and practise regularly to build familiarity.

Review

Review the complete Kalimah through reading and listening.

Fourth Kalimah for Beginners and Families

Introduce the Fourth Kalimah gradually. Begin with the approved Arabic and audio, then use transliteration as temporary learning support. Connect the Arabic wording with its approved meaning and practise recall through short repeated sessions. This approach helps beginners and families become familiar with both the wording and meaning without trying to learn everything at once.

Benefits of Understanding the Fourth Kalimah

Understanding the Fourth Kalimah helps learners connect its Arabic wording with Tawheed and recognition of Allah’s sovereignty and power. It can also support:

Familiarity with a commonly taught foundational Kalimah
Understanding the meaning alongside the Arabic
Recognition of the oneness of Allah
Recognition that Allah has no partner
Recognition of Allah’s sovereignty, praise and power
Learning through listening, reading and repetition
A foundation for continuing through the Six Kalimahs

Common Questions About the Fourth Kalimah

The Fourth Kalimah is commonly known as Kalimah Tawheed. It is widely taught as a statement affirming the oneness of Allah, His sovereignty, His praise and His complete power.