what is kalima?

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kalima or shahada

Islamic declaration of belief, the formal content of which is the kalima: "There is no God but God, and Mohammad is the messenger of God."

The kalima serves as a kind of minimal creed for Muslims and is one of the five pillars of Islam (din).

The Arabic form is "La ila ha illa Allah, Mohammad rasul Allah."

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what is wuzu?

also wudu
Muslim practice of ablution (ceremonial washing) before salat (prayer), as a mark of respect for God and in preparation for worship.

After niyyah (turning to God in mind), the hands, mouth, nostrils, face, arms, head, neck, ears, and feet are washed.

At certain times, such as after childbirth or menstruation, a full bath (ghsul) is taken.