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 Kalima Tawhid for Every Muslim
Kalima tawhid gives many good things to believers & connects deeply with the zikr of Allahin daily life. This strong dua is a way to get strength & hope for every Muslim heart.
- Earning a reward like freeing ten slaves in Islam
- Reciting Kalima Tawhid Receive safety from shaytan all day
- This dua gets a hundred good deeds added to the record
- Having a hundred sins taken away for saying this dua
- Feel peace and calm by remembering Allah
- It makes faith stronger by saying kalima tawhid regularly
- Drawing closer to Allahwith this dua for strength & help
When to Recite Kalima Tawhid for Maximum Rewards
Kalima tawhid fits many moments and helps Muslims gain rewards and closeness to Allah. This dua for everything is easy to remember and special to recite in many parts of life.
- After finishing each of the five daily namaz for extra blessings
- In the morning to begin the day with zikr of Allah
- In evening for protection and peace of mind
- After completing any Islamic dua or prayers during the day
- When feeling weak or needing dua for strength
- While going through hardship or seeking hope from Allah
- During times of happiness to thank Allahfor His gifts
How to Perform the Kalima Tawhid Zikr in Daily Life
Kalima tawhid can be recited as a special zikr of Allahin daily moments. This masnun dua is easy to say and brings the power of dua to the heart of every Muslim.
- Sit or stand quietly and focus on the meaning of kalima tawhid
- Recite the full dua with heart: La ilaha illAllahwahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa 'alaa kulli shay'in qadir
- Repeat this zikr of Allahat least 100 times for maximum reward
- Reflect on the words and let it fill your heart with hope and strength
Summary
The dua named Power of La Ilaha IllAllah(Freeing of slave) is known as kalima tawhid and holds a special place in the life of every Muslim. It brings countless blessings, wipes away sins, and draws the heart closer to Allahthrough this simple but most powerful zikr.
Kalima tawhid is a strong dua for everything, giving protection, hope, and rewards for those who keep it in their daily life. Making this dua a regular part of daily zikr helps Muslims feel stronger and more connected to Allahat all times.