shahadah means truthfully reciting the Muslim profession and faith and also worshiping the one and only god Allah and his messenger Muhammad.
the first pillar is called SHAHADAH
Kalima Shahadah
The very first pillar of Islam mentions that there is only one Allah! This is known as the "Shahadah".This is how you say the Shahadah in:Arabic: Ash'haddu Anna ilaha illa Allah, Muhammad ur-rasul Allah.English: I bear witness that, there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
The shahadah is repeated daily by some Muslims, as a declaration of faith. The shahadah is the first of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Faith
The First pillar of Islam deals with the concept of believing in ONE God and how not to believe. The first pillar of Islam sets Islam way apart from Christianity and Hinduism. A distinct line is drawn between monotheistic believes and polytheistic believes. Here Judaism and Islam share the same believes. The first pillar is also the foundation for the other pillars that follow. Additional to the first pillar is the believe in an inevitable Judgement day, the concept of Angels and jinn, the concept of prophets and messengers, the Quran as a holy book from God (Allah) and the idea of a paradise and hell. Once the Person have a firm grasp on this first pillar, then he is already considered a muslim. And a it will be impossible to convert to a believe system other than Islam. ____________________________________________________________ In addition to the above that I fully agree upon, the shahadah learns Muslims to ask support and Guidance only from Allah and teaches him/her to be obedient to the commands of Allah and His prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Refer to question below.
it means faith in English
Shahadah is an Arabic word that means witnessing or testimony. It is the first pillar of the 5 Islam pillars. Shahadah is witnessing that No god except one and only one God (Allah), the Creator, and that Muhammad is His messenger. Refer to the related question below for more information. The word Shahada stands also for witness in front of legal courts.
The fist pillar of Islam is :Shahadah: The belief in the ONENESS of Almighty God, the Sole Creator, sustainer, Provider and Ruler of universe. He has NO Parents, No Son, No Off-spring, No Partner, No Associate, the only One deserving all worship and praise.
The Shahadah is the first step that a Muslim takes on their journey of faith so the declaration that there is only one God and that Muhammad is God's prophet is supremely important.
Pillar in Spanish is pilar.
The homograph that can mean pillar or newspaper is "column."