What is the Sixth Kalma?
The Sixth Kalma, also known as Kalima Radde Kufr, is a powerful declaration of rejecting disbelief and seeking refuge in Allah from all forms of falsehood. It is a reaffirmation of faith, repentance, and protection against kufr (disbelief) and shirk (associating partners with Allah).
The Significance of the Sixth Kalma
The Sixth Kalma serves as a powerful supplication of repentance and renewal of faith. It emphasizes seeking Allah’s protection from shirk and other sins while affirming unwavering belief in His Oneness and the finality of the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ. By reciting it sincerely, a believer reaffirms their commitment to pure Tawheed (monotheism) and distances themselves from any form of disbelief or wrongdoing.
In Arabic
اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّیْٓ اَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ اَنْ اُشْرِكَ بِكَ شَيْئًا وَّاَنَآ اَعْلَمُ بِهٖ وَ اَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا لَآ اَعْلَمُ بِهٖ تُبْتُ عَنْهُ وَ تَبَرَّأْتُ مِنَ الْكُفْرِ وَ الشِّرْكِ وَ الْكِذْبِ وَ الْغِيْبَةِ وَ الْبِدْعَةِ وَ النَّمِيْمَةِ وَ الْفَوَاحِشِ وَ الْبُهْتَانِ وَ الْمَعَاصِىْ كُلِِّهَا وَ اَسْلَمْتُ وَ اَقُوْلُ لَآ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا اللهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَّسُوْلُ اللهِؕ
In Roman English
Allahumma Inne A’udhu-bika Min An Ushrika Bika Shay-awn Wa-ana A’lamu Bihee Wa-astaghfiruka Limaa Laaa A’lamu Bihee Tubtu ‘Anhu Wata-barraatu Mina-l Kufri Wash-shirki Wal-kidhbi Wal-gheebati Wal-bid’ati Wan-nameemati Wal-fawahishi Wal-buhtaani Wal-m’aasi Kulli-haa Wa-Aslamtu Wa-aqoolu Laaa Ilaaha Illa-llaahu Muhammadur Rasulullah.
Translation
“O Allah! I seek refuge in You from that I should ascribe any partner with You knowingly. I seek Your forgiveness for the sin of which I have no knowledge. I repent from it. And becoming disgusted of disbelief and idolatry, lying and backbiting, innovation and slander, lewdness and abomination and all other acts of disobedience, I submit to Your will. I believe and I declare that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”
When to Recite the Sixth Kalma?
- During repentance, seeking forgiveness for sins.
- To renew faith and reaffirm belief in Tawheed.
- During personal supplications in Ramadan nights
- During personal supplications in Ramadan nights
Reciting the Sixth Kalma not only reaffirms our faith in the Oneness of Allah but also serves as a powerful supplication for seeking forgiveness and protection from disbelief. May we always remain steadfast in Tawheed and benefit from its spiritual blessings in this life and the Hereafter!
