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la Ilaha Illallah

From Tasbeeh — Hisnul Muslim

The word of tawheed — "La ilaha illAllah" (There is no deity but Allah) — is the root and the greatest of the dhikr of glorification, the key to Islam and the foundation of the religion. It is reported to be the best of all remembrance.

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لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ

Laa ilah 'iillaa Allah

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

أفضل الذكر لا إله إلاّ الله.

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Meaning

There is no deity except Allah — the word of tawheed and the foundation of the faith, affirming that none deserves worship except Allah alone. It is described as the best of remembrance.

When to recite

Repeat it at all times, especially in the morning and evening and after the prayers, one hundred times as shown here, and it is prompted to the dying. It is the weightiest word on the scale and the truest of speech.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Tasbeeh as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 100 times.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 100 times, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
Why is "La ilaha illAllah" the best of remembrance?
Because it is the word of tawheed on which the religion is built, negating every object of worship besides Allah and affirming worship of Him alone; it is the truest of speech and the heaviest on the scale.
What does "La ilaha illAllah" mean?
It means there is none truly worthy of worship except Allah; it negates the right to be worshipped from all but Him and affirms it for Allah alone, without partner.
How many times should I repeat it?
Repeat this tahleel one hundred times as on this page, and you can follow your count with the smart counter here.

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