3rd kalima
Defining the Kalima Tamjeed:
The religion Islam comprises the six Kalimas that compiles up to fulfill the doctrine of the faith of a Muslim. They are the First Kalima Tayyab, Second Kalima Shahadat, Third Kalima Tamjeed, Fourth Kalima Tauheed, Fifth Kalima Astaghfar, and the Sixth Kalima Radde Kufr.
The literal meaning of the word “Tamjeed” in English is “Glory, Virtue or Greatness.” Whereas the Third Kalima reflects the glory and greatness of Allah, who alone is the sustainer and creator of this world. Believing and following the Six Kalimas is the core principle of every Muslim.
Third Kalima in English Translation:
The Teesra Kalima in Arabic states that:
الْعَظِيْم سُبْحَان اللهِ وَالْحَمْدُلِلّهِ وَلا إِلهَ إِلّااللّهُ وَاللّهُ أكْبَرُ وَلا حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللّهِ الْعَلِيِّ
that can be translated as: “Glory be to Allah and all praise be to Allah, there is none worthy of worship except Him, and Allah is the Greatest. There is no might or power except Allah, the Exalted, the Great One.”
What The 3rd Kalima Conveys Us?
The Kalima Tamjeed reflects the virtues of power and glory of Allah who alone is the Sustainer, Creator, and Holder of this universe. Neither He needs a partner nor He needs a helping hand. The Third Kalima is a way for a believer to testify the greatness and power of Allah. Besides the greatness of Allah, the words “SubhanAllah” & “Allah hu Akbar” reflects the virtue of glory to Allah and the almightiness of Allah.
Impact Of Kalima Tamjeed In The Life Of Individual:
By strongly believing in Kalima Tamjeed a Muslim directs his deeds and actions in a right way which are pleasurable and acceptable near Allah. He assures himself by avoiding sins that there is a superior power above him, who is constantly eyeing him. The recitation of Third Kalima also calms an individual because all the traits of praises of Allah (SWT) are included in this Kalima Tamjeed.
The elegance of Third Kalima Tamjeed:
If we go through the Kalima Tamjeed in Arabic we would observe that there are 4 Tasbih’s included in the Kalima, they are:
Subhan Allah (سبحان الله): Meaning Allah is perfect in every sense and there are no defects in Him.
Allahu Akbar (الله أكبر): Meaning Allah is greatest in all aspects not just in a single’s life but in this whole might universe.
Alhamdulillah (الحمد لله): Meaning all praise and thanksgiving belongs to Allah, the Sustainer, the Creator.
La ilaaha illa Allah (لا إله إلا الله): Allah is alone and there is no God worthy of worship except Him.
THE THIRD KALIMA
The third kalima / kalma is also referred to as tamjeed. In English, this is referred to as word of praise, word of glorification, or word of glory to Allah.
What is the importance of the Third Kalima (Tamjeed)?
The main purpose of this supplication is a way for a believer to testify the greatness of Allah, to praise him, to worship him.
In Sunan Abi Dawud Hadith 19, it mentions that the apostle of Allah used to remember Allah at all moments.
It is through Allah’s will that things happen. Abu Hurairah reported in Al-Bukhari and in Muslim that Allah is with those who are with him.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Allah the Exalted says: ‘I am as my slave expects me to be, and I am with him when he remembers Me. If he remembers Me inwardly, I will remember him inwardly, and if he remembers Me in an assembly, I will remember him in a better assembly (i.e., in the assembly of angels).”
This sentiment is repeated in Surah Baqarah, ayat 152-153:
“So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not deny Me. O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.”
The third kalima (also referred to as kalima tamjeed) is a perfect way to exalt Allah and remember him. Dhikr consists of two main ideas, the conscious effort required to move your tongue and the second is the niyyah or it’s effect in your heart.
Yes, remembering Allah will be rewarded as hadith 2910 Jami Tirmidhi “[Whoever recites a letter] from Allah’s Book, then he receives the reward from it, and the reward of ten the like of it.”
But also, Actions are (judged) by motives (niyyah), so each man will have what he intended. The goal is not to memorize the third kalima to impress friends, family, or anyone of the like but remembered as a showcase to your dedication to Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.
THIRD KALMA TAMJEED IN ARABIC:
In Arabic, the third kalima is written:
سُبْحَان اللهِ وَالْحَمْدُلِلّهِ وَلا إِلهَ إِلّااللّهُ وَاللّهُ أكْبَرُ وَلا حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللّهِ الْعَلِيِّ الْعَظِيْم
third kalima tamjeed
Transliteration: subhanallah walhamdulillah wala ilaha illallah wallahu akbar wala hawla wala quwwata illa billah aliyyil azeem
THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF KALIMA TAMJEED
The English translation of the third kalima is,
“Glory be to Allah and all praise be to Allah, there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. There is no might or power except from Allah, the Exalted, the Great One.“
BENEFIT BASED ON HADITH:
It was narrated in Hasan hadith classified by Darussalam in Sunan An-Nasa’i 924 that Ibn Abi Awfa said: “A man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said:
I cannot learn anything of the Quran; teach me something that I can say instead of reciting the Quran.’ He said: ‘Say: SubhanAllah, wal-hamdulilah, wa la illaha ill-Allah, wa Allahu Akbar, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa Billahil-aliy al-azim (Glory be to Allah, praise be to Allah, there is none worthy of worship except Allah, Allah is Most Great, and there is no power and no strength except with Allah the Exalted and Magnificent ).’”
In Bukhari 7386, Prophet Muhammad (saws) says Allah is near and receptive to all prayers and that reciting La Hawla wa la quwwata illa billah is one of the treasures of paradise.
We were with the Prophet (ﷺ) on a journey, and whenever we ascended a high place, we used to say, “Allahu Akbar.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Don’t trouble yourselves too much! You are not calling a deaf or an absent person, but you are calling One Who Hears, Sees, and is very near.” Then he came to me while I was saying in my heart, “La hawla wala quwwatta illa billah (There is neither might nor power but with Allah).” He said, to me, “O `Abdullah bin Qais! Say, ‘La hawla wala quwwata illa billah (There is neither might nor power but with Allah), for it is one of the treasures of Paradise.” Or said, “Shall I tell you of it?”
Conclusion:
To conclude, if a Muslim wants his actions to be governed and followed in the right way then following and reciting the Third Kalima daily must be his vital principle. It reflects that there is a much higher authority above all the majesties and above all the rulers, who alone is the ruler and controller of this world.