What does the Sixth Kalimah mean?

The Sixth Kalimah means: “O Allah, I seek Your protection from knowingly associating anything with You, and I seek Your forgiveness for what I do not know.”

How do you recite the Sixth Kalimah?

The Sixth Kalimah is recited as Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min an ushrika bika shay’an wa ana a’lamu bihi, wa astaghfiruka lima la a’lamu bihi. Beginners can follow the approved Arabic and audio while using transliteration as temporary learning support.

What does “Astaghfiruka” mean?

“Astaghfiruka” means: “I seek Your forgiveness.”

What should I learn after the Sixth Kalimah?

After becoming familiar with the Sixth Kalimah, learners can review all Six Kalimahs together and continue strengthening their understanding through regular reading, listening and revision.

Sixth Kalimah in Arabic

اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوۡذُ بِكَ مِنۡ أَنۡ أُشۡرِكَ بِكَ شَيۡئًا وَأَنَا أَعۡلَمُ بِهِ، وَأَسۡتَغۡفِرُكَ لِمَا لَا أَعۡلَمُ بِهِ، تُبۡتُ عَنۡهُ وَتَبَرَّأۡتُ مِنَ الۡكُفۡرِ وَالشِّرۡكِ وَالۡكِذۡبِ وَالۡغِيۡبَةِ وَالۡبِدۡعَةِ وَالنَّمِۡيمَةِ وَالۡفَوَاحِشِ وَالۡبُهۡتَانِ وَالۡمَعَاصِي كُلِّهَا، وَأَسۡلَمۡتُ وَأَقُوۡلُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ مُحَمَّدٌرَّسُوۡلُ اللهِ

Transliteration

Allahumma inni a'oozu bika min an ushrika bika shai'an wa ana a'lamu bihi, wa astaghfiruka lima la a'lamu bihi. Tubtu anhu wa tabarra'tu minal kufri wash-shirki wal-kizbi wal-gheebati wal-bid'ati wan-nameemati wal-fawahishi wal-buhtani wal-ma'asi kulliha. Wa aslamtu wa aqoolu: La ilaha illallah, Muhammadur Rasoolullah.

Meaning Translation

O Allah! I seek refuge in You from knowingly associating anything with You, and I ask Your forgiveness for what I do not know. I repent from it and renounce disbelief, shirk, lying, backbiting, religious innovation, tale-bearing, indecency, slander, and all sins. I submit to Allah and declare: there is no one worthy of worship except Allah; Muhammad ﷺ is the Messenger of Allah.

What Is the Meaning of the Sixth Kalimah?

The Sixth Kalimah is commonly known as Radd-e-Kufr. It is widely taught as a statement seeking Allah’s protection from shirk and renewing commitment to faith. It expresses seeking protection from shirk, affirming faith and turning to Allah for forgiveness.

How NorAI Teaches the Sixth 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.

Sixth Kalimah for Beginners and Families

Introduce the Sixth 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 Sixth Kalimah

Understanding the Sixth Kalimah helps learners connect its Arabic wording with seeking Allah’s protection and forgiveness. It can also support:

Familiarity with a commonly taught foundational Kalimah
Understanding the meaning alongside the Arabic
Recognition of seeking protection from shirk
Recognition of turning to Allah for forgiveness
Learning through listening, reading and repetition
Completion of the commonly taught Six Kalimahs learning sequence

Common Questions About the Sixth Kalimah

The Sixth Kalimah is commonly known as Radd-e-Kufr. It is widely taught as a statement seeking Allah’s protection from shirk and renewing commitment to faith.