Some of the tourists at the Pahalgam attack site were asked to recite ‘Kalma’ to prove their identity. Those who failed were instantly shot. Let’s find out what is the true meaning of Kalma in Islam. Tap to see!
The declaration of faith (like a prayer) reflecting the core belief in Allah is known as Kalma/Kalima. Muslims recite the Kalma in order to worship Allah.
Terrorists present in Pahalgam asked some of the victims to recite the Kalma to prove their identity as Muslims. Those who could not recite were shot dead.
Reciting Kalma is one way to show your inner belief system publicly. There are mainly six types of Kalma in Islam.
Kalma Tayyib (purity), Kalma Shahadat (testimony), Kalma Tamjeed (glorification), Kalma Tawheed (unity), Kalma Astaghfar (penitence), Kalma Radde Kufr (rejecting disbelief) are the six types of Kalma.
Kalma Tayyib is the first Kalma in Islam. Tourists in Pahalgam were asked to recite the same Kalma , which means that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
It is known as a testimony to faith. It is recited when someone accepts Islam.
The third Kalma expresses gratitude to Allah for his mercy upon his children. It is also recited to praise Allah and glorify him.
This Kalma reflects the core of monotheism, which rejects any kind of partnership besides Allah's.
This is the fifth Kalma. It emphasises the importance of seeking forgiveness as Allah forgives every sin when your prayers are genuine.
This Kalma rejects polytheism and also declares allegiance to Allah. It means to seek refuge in him and ask for forgiveness for the sin you do not know.
The given information is sourced from trusted websites like Islamic Relief and Quran Focus.
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