SHAHĀDAH is a term used in Islam to denote the all-important confession or affirmation of the unity of God and the apostleship of Muḥammad. It derives from the Arabic root shahida, meaning "to attest," "to give...

The Shahadah (Arabic: الشهادة aš-šahādah audio (help·info), from the verb šahida "to testify") is the Islamic creed. The Shahadah is the Muslim declaration of belief in the oneness of God and acceptance of Muhammad as his final...