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The shahadah is the Muslim profession of faith, which states: âThere is no god but God; Muhammad is the Prophet of God.â21
Every Muslim is required to recite the shahadah at least once in their lifetime, aloud, correctly, and purposively, with a full understanding of its meaning and an assent of the heart. This recitation is also the sole requirement for conversion to the faith.231
Beyond this lifetime obligation, the shahadah is not used exclusively for entering the faith. It is articulated frequently by practicing Muslims, including during each of the five daily ritual prayers (salat).1