03. Power of La Ilaha Illallah (Freeing of slave)
Say the following statement 10 times -
Power of La Ilaha Illallah in Arabic
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ، وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Power of La Ilaha Illallah English Transliteration
Laa ilahaa illAllahu wahdahu laa sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa 'alaa kulli shay'in qadir
Power of La Ilaha Illallah English Translation
None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is Able to do all things.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: The person who says the above statement 10 times It would be as if he had freed four of Ishmael's (As) children from slavery.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ بْنُ عَمْرٍو، حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ أَبِي زَائِدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مَيْمُونٍ، قَالَ مَنْ قَالَ عَشْرًا كَانَ كَمَنْ أَعْتَقَ رَقَبَةً مِنْ وَلَدِ إِسْمَاعِيلَ. قَالَ عُمَرُ بْنُ أَبِي زَائِدَةَ وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ أَبِي السَّفَرِ عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ عَنْ رَبِيعِ بْنِ خُثَيْمٍ مِثْلَهُ. فَقُلْتُ لِلرَّبِيعِ مِمَّنْ سَمِعْتَهُ فَقَالَ مِنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مَيْمُونٍ. فَأَتَيْتُ عَمْرَو بْنَ مَيْمُونٍ فَقُلْتُ مِمَّنْ سَمِعْتَهُ فَقَالَ مِنِ ابْنِ أَبِي لَيْلَى. فَأَتَيْتُ ابْنَ أَبِي لَيْلَى فَقُلْتُ مِمَّنْ سَمِعْتَهُ فَقَالَ مِنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ الأَنْصَارِيِّ يُحَدِّثُهُ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَقَالَ إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ حَدَّثَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ مَيْمُونٍ عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي لَيْلَى عَنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ قَوْلَهُ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم. وَقَالَ مُوسَى حَدَّثَنَا وُهَيْبٌ، عَنْ دَاوُدَ، عَنْ عَامِرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي لَيْلَى، عَنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم. وَقَالَ إِسْمَاعِيلُ عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ عَنِ الرَّبِيعِ قَوْلَهُ. وَقَالَ آدَمُ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ بْنُ مَيْسَرَةَ سَمِعْتُ هِلاَلَ بْنَ يَسَافٍ عَنِ الرَّبِيعِ بْنِ خُثَيْمٍ وَعَمْرِو بْنِ مَيْمُونٍ عَنِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ قَوْلَهُ. وَقَالَ الأَعْمَشُ وَحُصَيْنٌ عَنْ هِلاَلٍ عَنِ الرَّبِيعِ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ قَوْلَهُ. وَرَوَاهُ أَبُو مُحَمَّدٍ الْحَضْرَمِيُّ عَنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ كَمَنْ أَعْتَقَ رَقَبَةً مِنْ وَلَدِ إِسْمَاعِيلِ قَالَ أَبُو عَبْد اللَّهِ وَالصَّحِيحُ قَوْلُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو.
Narrated `Amr bin Maimun: Whoever recites it (i.e., the invocation in the above Hadith (412) ten times will be as if he manumitted one of Ishmael's descendants. Abu Aiyub narrated the same Hadith from the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "(Whoever recites it ten times) will be as if he had manumitted one of Ishmael's descendants." [Bukhari: 6404]
Benefits of Power of La Ilaha Illallah (Freeing of slave)
Saying the kalima tawhid brings a muslim closer to Allah’s mercy and power, making hearts strong and filling life with blessings through this most powerful dua in Islam.
- Kalima tawhid wipes away many sins and brings Barakah in every Amal and day.
- Zikr of Allah with la ilaha ilallah gives strength and peace to the muslim heart.
- The power of dua in this zikr brings reward like freeing a slave in Allah’s eyes.
- Lailahaillallah keeps Iman strong and helps muslims stay away from shirk and doubt.
- Most powerful dua for everything, it brings help from Allah in every mushkil time.
When to Recite Kalima Tawhid
Reciting kalima tawhid fills the heart with Iman and brings the power of dua, reminding every muslim of Allah’s greatness, His praise, and the strength found in zikr of Allah.
- After finishing salah, muslims repeat kalima tawhid for the power of dua and Barakah.
- In the morning, start your day with la ilaha ilallah for strength and Allah’s help.
- While walking or working, keep saying lailahaillallah wahdahu for constant zikr allah.
- When feeling weak or sad, use this most powerful dua for everything you need.
- At times of hardship, muslims turn to kalima tayyiba for hope and strong Iman.
How to perform Kalima Tawhid for Strength and Blessings
Reciting the kalima tawhid brings the power of dua and Barakah in your life, as it is the most powerful dua for everything. This zikr of Allah is a masnoon dua and gives strength, Iman, and peace to every Muslim.
- After salah, say lailahaillallah wahdahu with a heart full of Iman and trust in Allah.
- In your daily zikr allah, repeat la ilaha ilallah to get strength and closeness to Allah.
- When you feel weak, use this dua for strength and say la ilaha il allah with hope.
- While walking or working, softly recite lailaha illalah to fill your day with Barakah.
- At any time, remember to say la ilaha ilalah as a muslim prayer for all your needs.
Summary
Power of La Ilaha Illallah (Freeing of slave) is a strong kalima tawhid and zikr of Allah. This masnoon dua shows the power of dua and reminds us that Allah alone has all control and praise. It is known as the most powerful dua for everything.
Saying La ilaha ilallah brings Iman and strength in the heart. This dua in Islam teaches Muslims to trust only Allah in every Amal. The main lesson is to keep this zikr always on the tongue for Barakah and help.