What is the Fourth Kalma?
The Fourth Kalma, also known as Kalima Tawheed, is a declaration of the absolute Oneness of Allah and His power over all things. It is a powerful statement of faith that strengthens a believer’s trust in Allah’s sovereignty and control over the universe.
The Significance of the Fourth Kalma
The Fourth Kalma reinforces the belief in Tawheed (Oneness of Allah) and acknowledges His supreme authority over life and death. By reciting this Kalma, a believer submits to Allah’s power, affirms His sovereignty, and places complete trust in Him. This declaration reminds us that all good and control belong to Allah alone, and nothing happens without His will.
In Arabic
لَآ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهٗ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهٗ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَ لَهُ الْحَمْدُ يُحْىٖ وَ يُمِيْتُ وَ هُوَحَیٌّ لَّا يَمُوْتُ اَبَدًا اَبَدًاؕ ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْاِكْرَامِؕ بِيَدِهِ الْخَيْرُؕ وَهُوَ عَلٰى كُلِّ شیْ ٍٔ قَدِیْرٌؕ
In Roman English
la ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu yuhyi wa yumitu Wahuwa Hayyu-l Laa Yamootu Abadan Abada. Dhul Jalaali Wal Ikraam. Biyadihil Khair. Wahuwa Ala Kulli Shai-in Qadeer.
Translation
“(There is) none worthy of worship except Allah. He is only One. (There is) no partners for Him. For Him (is) the Kingdom. And for Him (is) the Praise. He gives life and causes death. And He (is) Alive. He will not die, never, ever. Possessor of Majesty and Reverence. In His hand (is) the goodness. And He (is) the goodness. And He (is) on everything powerful.”
When to Recite the Fourth Kalma?
- As a daily remembrance (Dhikr) to strengthen faith.
- In times of distress to seek Allah’s help.
- Before sleeping for protection and peace.
- As a means of drawing closer to Allah through Tawheed.
Reciting the Fourth Kalma not only reinforces the belief in the Oneness of Allah but also strengthens the heart with faith, trust, and submission to His will. May we always live by its meaning and benefit from the blessings of Tawheed in this life and the Hereafter!
