| The shahadah (شهادة : Shahadah)
is the Islamic creed. In Arabic it means (to testify) or (to
bear witness). The shahadah is the declaration of belief in the
oneness of God (Allah in Arabic) and in Muhammad as his
messenger. Recitation of the shahadah is considered one of the
Five Pillars of Islam by Sunni Muslims. By sincerely stating the
shahadah aloud, preferably in front of two witnesses (though
this is NOT required), one is considered to have officially
declared oneself a convert to Islam. |
