Definitions for "Shahada"
Keywords:  muhammad, pillar, allah, islam, muslim
("testimony" or "witness"). The profession of faith that "There is no god but God and Muhammad is the prophet of God," which is the only requirement for joining the Muslim community. As one of the Five Pillars of Islam, it must be spoken aloud with full understanding and faith at least once in one's lifetime. It is also included in the call to prayer, most ritual prayers, and is recited at death. See Practices: Shahada.
The declaration of faith in Islam that "There is no deity except God and Muhammad is the messenger of God." Anyone who believes and declares this is considered a Muslim.
"witnessing"; the Muslim profession of faith.
Keywords:  degree
degree(s)