Subḥāna-llāhi wa-l-ḥamdu li-llāhi wa lā ilāha illā-llāhu wa-llāhu akbar, wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā bi-llāhi-l-ʿaliyyi-l-ʿaẓīm
پاکی اللہ کے لئے ہے اور تمام تعریف اللہ کے لئے ہے اور اللہ کے سوا کوئی عبادت کے لائق نہیں اور اللہ ہی بڑا ہے طاقت اور قوت اللہ ہی کی طرف سے۔ (جو) بڑی شان اور عظمت کا مالک ہے۔
Glory be to Allah, and all praise is due to Allah, and there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. And there is no might nor power except by Allah, the Most High, the Most Great.
Understanding the Kalima Tamjeed
سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَالْحَمْدُ للهِ
Subḥāna-llāhi wa-l-ḥamdu li-llāhi
پاکی اللہ کے لئے ہے اور تمام تعریف اللہ کے لئے ہے
Glory be to Allah, and all praise is due to Allah
Meaning: This verse is a powerful declaration of Allah’s greatness and our complete dependence on Him. It is a reminder to always praise and glorify Allah for His countless blessings.
وَلا إِلَهَ إِلا اللهُ وَاللهُ أَكْبَرُ
wa lā ilāha illā-llāhu wa-llāhu akbar
پاکی اللہ کے لئے ہے اور تمام تعریف اللہ کے لئے ہے
And there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest
Meaning: This verse is a powerful declaration of faith and devotion to Allah. Reminds us of the oneness of Allah, His greatness, and our complete dependence on Him.
wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā bi-llāhi-l-ʿaliyyi-l-ʿaẓīm
اور اللہ ہی بڑا ہے طاقت اور قوت اللہ ہی کی طرف سے۔ (جو) بڑی شان اور عظمت کا مالک ہے
And there is no might nor power except by Allah, the Most High, the Most Great
Meaning: This verse reminds us that we can achieve nothing without His help and that we should always turn to Him for guidance and strength.
Glossary
Dhikr
Arabic word meaning “remembrance” or “mention.” In Islam, it refers to acts of remembrance of Allah, including reciting His names, supplications, and reflecting on His creation.
The holy book of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the direct word of Allah revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
Subhanallah
An Arabic phrase meaning “Glory be to Allah.
Dua
A supplication or prayer made directly to Allah.
Kalima
An Arabic word meaning “declaration” or “word.” In Islam, it refers to the declarations of faith, the most central being the first Kalima (affirming the oneness of Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad).
Yusuf bin Issa and Mahmoud bin Ghaylan told us on the authority of Al-Fadl bin Musa. He said: Mis’ar told us on the authority of Ibrahim Al-Saskiki on the authority of Ibn Abi Awfa.
He said: A man came to the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, and he said, “I cannot learn anything from the Qur’an, so teach me something that I can say in its place.” He said, “Say, Glory be to God.” Praise be to God, there is no god but God, and God is greatest, and there is no power nor strength except in God, the Most High, the Great.” Reference: Sunan An-Nasa’i, Hadith 924
Suleiman bin Harb told us, Hammad bin Zaid told us, on the authority of Ayoub, on the authority of Abu Uthman, on the authority of Abu Musa,
He said: We were with the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, on a journey, and when we rose we would say “Allahu Akbar,” and he said: “Follow yourselves, for you will not call a deaf person or an absent person.” You call on the Hearer, the All-Seeing, the Near. Then it came upon me and I was saying to myself: There is no power nor strength except in God. He said to me: O Abdullah bin Qais, say: There is no power nor strength except in God, for it is one of the treasures of Paradise. Or he said: Shall I guide you to it? Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 97, Hadith 19
How to Incorporate the Kalima Tamjeed into Your Life?
After Prayers (Salat)
Make it a habit to recite the third Kalma daily, especially after prayers.
Mindful Reflection
Recite it with contemplation and understanding of its meaning.
During Difficult Times
Find comfort and strength in the third Kalma when facing challenges.
Before Sleeping
Reciting before bed can offer a sense of spiritual peace and reflection as you end the day.
Throughout the Day
You can incorporate it into your daily life as a form of dhikr (remembrance of Allah).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Is there a specific number of times I should recite the third Kalma?
No set number. Consistency, even a few times daily, is key.
Do I need to be pure (wudu) to recite the 3rd Kalma?
Not required, but being in a state of purity enhances the spiritual experience.
When to read the 3rd kalma?
You can recite the third Kalma anytime. Especially beneficial after prayers, before bed, during difficult times, or whenever you feel moved to express gratitude to Allah.
What is the dua of the third kalma tamjeed?
Glory be to Allah, and all praise is due to Allah, and there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. And there is no might nor power except by Allah, the Most High, the Most Great.