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Kalimah

Word

KAH-lee-mah/kæliːmə/

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8
Lucky #
Saturday
Lucky Day
(Arabic)
Origin
(Female)
Gender

Meaning & Origin

Kalimah is an Arabic word that means 'word'. In Islamic tradition, it is used to refer to the testimony of faith, also known as the Shahada.

Spiritual meaning

A name symbolizing faith and commitment to the Islamic belief.

Language details

🇺🇸English

Kalimah

Word of God or word of truth

🇵🇰Urdu

کلیمہ

خدا کی بات یا حق کی بات

🇸🇦Arabic

كليمة

كلمة الله أو كلمة الحق

🇮🇳Hindi

कलिमा

भगवान की बात या सच की बात

🇦🇫Pashto

کلیمه

خدای د خبره یا حق د خبره

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

KAH-lee-mah

/kæliːmə/

Lucky number

8

Lucky day

Saturday

Lucky colors

GoldYellowOrange

Life path

6

Lucky stone

Carnelian

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The Kalimah is a fundamental part of the Islamic identity. It is the declaration of faith that every Muslim is expected to make. The Kalimah is recited during important Islamic rituals, such as prayer and the pilgrimage to Mecca. It is also a necessary component of other Islamic practices, such as marriage. The fact that the Kalimah is shared by all Muslims, regardless of their ethnic, racial, or national background, is a testament to the power of the Islamic faith in uniting people from diverse backgrounds around common beliefs and values.

The Kalimah is a declaration of submission to God and a testament to one's belief in the unity of God (Tawhid) and acceptance of Prophet Muhammad as the Messenger of God. Reciting the Kalimah is an act of worship that connects the believer to their Creator and reminds them of their ultimate purpose in life, which is to please God and seek His guidance and mercy. The spiritual significance of the Kalimah is such that it is often referred to as the "key to paradise" and the "door to Islam". By confessing faith in the Kalimah, a person gains entry into the Islamic community and embarks on the path towards spiritual growth and enlightenment.

Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical references

Historical records show that The Kalimah is the Islamic declaration of faith. The name Kalimah carried significant weight in that era.

7th century

Notable people with this name

Kalimah, daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz

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Variations & related names

Kalima

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