The Shahada

The Shahada is considered as the “first pillar” of Islam. The Shahada is a two-part testimony. The first part of the Shahada formula states that La ilaha illa’ Llah (“There is no god but God”). The second part of the Shahada is: Muhammadun rasul Allah (“Muhammad is the Messenger of God). The Shahada is a powerful formula that should be repeated frequently and, used as part of dhikr, will aid the Sufi in recollecting his/her station with the Spirit.