“God bears witness that there is no other god besides Him, and so do the angels and those who possess knowledge.”
The First Pillar of Islam — “Laa Elaaha Ellaa Allah” (There is no god except God) — is the very foundation of Submission. This declaration is established in and confirmed throughout the Quran as the religion of Abraham (, ; ; ; ; –; ; ; see also Appendix 9).
A Corrupted Pillar
This pillar has been corrupted. Many have adopted the practice of mentioning Muhammad alongside God — a form of idolatry that the Quran explicitly condemns. The test is described in :
“When God ALONE is mentioned, the hearts of those who do not believe in the Hereafter shrink with aversion. But when others are mentioned alongside Him, they rejoice.”
A Gross Blasphemy
Distorting the Quran to elevate the Prophet Muhammad is a blasphemy the Quran condemns. Verse states: “You shall know that there is no god except the one God.”
As an example, certain publications have added “Muhammad Rasool Allah” in Quranic calligraphic style directly alongside , falsely implying it is part of the divine text. Such additions create a gross and misleading impression that stands in direct contradiction to the verse itself.
The Correct Shahada
The Shahada recognized in the Quran contains only one statement: “There is no god except God.” Adding the name of any prophet or human to this declaration violates the very monotheism it is meant to affirm (see , ).