Elements of Islamic Studies
Lesson 1: Kalima, Meaning of Kalima
- Kalima
La ilaaha illal-Laah; Muhammadur Rasulul-Laah; Aliyun waliyul-Laah wasi-yu-Rasulil-Laah; wa Khalifatuhu bila fasl.
- Meaning of Kalima
La iIaaha illal-Laah: There is no god but Allah.
Muhammadur Rasulul-Laah: Our Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (S.A.W.)
is the Messenger of Allah.
Aliyun waliyul-Lah: Imam Ali (A.S.) is the Wali (beloved) of Allah.
Wasi-yu-Rasulil-Laah: Imam Ali (A.S.) is the successor of the Prophet.
Wa Khalifatuhu bila fasl: And he is the First Khalifa of the Prophet.