Ismaili Concept | Islamic Kalma: Oneness, Prophethood & Imamate Explained (Shia Islam)

In this bilingual (English/Urdu) historical documentary, we explore the Islamic Kalma in depth according to Shia Islam. We explain Tawhid (the Oneness of God), Nubuwwah (Prophethood of Muhammad), and Imamate (the divinely-guided leadership of Ali and the Twelve Imams) – core tenets of Shia belief
The video traces how these three pillars of faith emerged historically and why they remain vital today. Viewers will gain a clear understanding of each doctrine’s meaning (e.g. Tawhid means belief in one God) and its role in Islamic theology. Subscribe for more in-depth Islamic studies and spirituality content, and comment below with your thoughts or questions.

📖 Qur’anic Verses
Surah As-Saffat (37:35)
“Indeed, they, when it was said to them, ‘There is no god but Allah,’ were arrogant.”

Surah Muhammad (47:19)
“So know, [O Muhammad], that there is no deity except Allah…”

Surah Al-Fath (48:29)
“Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those with him are forceful against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves…”

Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:55)
“Only God is your Guardian (Wali), and His Messenger, and those who believe, who establish prayer and give alms while bowing down (in humility).”

Surah Al-Dukhan (44:8)
“And believe in God and His Messenger and the Light (Noor) which We have sent down.”

Surah Al-Nisa (4:59)
“O you who believe! Obey God, and obey the Messenger, and those vested with authority from among you.”

Surah Al-Hadid (57:28)
“O you who believe! Fear God and believe in His Messenger, and He will grant you a double portion of His mercy and provide for you a light by which you will walk.”

Surah Fatir (35:10)
“Whoever desires honor — then to Allah belongs all honor. To Him ascend the goodly words (kalimat), and the righteous deed He exalts.”

Surah Al-Ma’arij (70:33–35)
“And those who are upright in their testimonies (shahadatihim), and those who are diligent in their prayers — they will be in Paradise, honored.”

📚 Hadith and Sunni References
Sahih Bukhari (2:40)
Hadith emphasizing that both components of the Kalma are essential to the acceptance of Islam.

📘 Shi’a Classical Texts & Tafsir
Kitab al-Himma, p. 35 – by Qadi al-Nu‘man
Affirms the inseparable devotion to God, Prophet, and Imams.

Mir’at al-Anwar (Tehran, 1954, vol. 1, p. 25) – by Sharif Amili al-Isfahani
Outlines doctrinal structure: Tawhid → Nabuwat → Imamate.

Tafsir al-Safi, 2:293
Cites Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq on the threefold Kalma.

Mir’at al-Anwar, p. 196
Reinforces commentary on the triadic Kalma.

Tafsir al-Burhan, 3:877
Also quotes Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq on the same.

📖 Books on Shi‘a Beliefs & Testimonies
Shahadat-i Wilayat-i Ali (Lahore, 1993, pp. 150–151)
Commentary on Surah Al-Ma’arij emphasizing three testimonies.

Lisan al-Mizan, 5:245
Narration from Abdullah bin Ammar Jaheni including Ali in bay’ah.

Amal Saduq, p. 406
Testimony of a Christian priest at the Battle of Siffin.

Shawahid un-Nubuwwa, pp. 286–287
Supports the above testimony.

Yanabi al-Muwadat, 2:161
Martyrdom statement of Muslim bin Aqil including Imamate.


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