Third Kalima Tamjeed (Teesra Kalma): Arabic, Transliteration, English and Urdu Meaning
The 3rd kalima, known as Kalima Tamjeed or Teesra Kalma, is one of the six kalimas of Islam. On this page you will find its complete Arabic text on the AYA WISE card, an easy transliteration, and its full meaning in English and Urdu, explained simply for children and beginners.
Transliteration
Subhanallahi wal hamdu lillahi wa laaa ilaaha illallaahu wallahu akbar. Wa laa hawla wa laa quwwata illaa billaahil ‘aliyyil ‘azeem.
English Meaning
Glory be to Allah, and all praise is for Allah, and there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. And there is no power and no strength except with Allah, the Most High, the Most Great.
Urdu Meaning
اللہ پاک ہے، اور تمام تعریفیں اللہ کے لیے ہیں، اور اللہ کے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں، اور اللہ سب سے بڑا ہے۔ اور کوئی طاقت و قوت نہیں مگر اللہ کی مدد سے، جو سب سے بلند اور عظمت والا ہے۔
What Kalima Tamjeed Teaches Us
Kalima Tamjeed is the kalima of glorification. Its name comes from tamjeed, which means declaring the glory of Allah. In a few lines it gathers the most loved words of dhikr: glorifying Allah, praising Him, declaring His oneness, and acknowledging His greatness. It also carries the beautiful sentence laa hawla wa laa quwwata illa billaah, which reminds the believer that all power comes only from Allah.
Parents can turn this kalima into a daily family practice. After salah, recite it together and count the praises on fingers, helping children feel the joy of dhikr. Many families keep it as the morning and evening remembrance because each part is simple and deeply rewarding.
Learn the Kalimas with a Teacher
Reading a kalima is a good start, but correct pronunciation comes from listening to a teacher and reciting back. In AYA WISE one-to-one online classes, qualified male and female teachers teach all six kalimas with tajweed basics and simple meanings, at timings that suit families in the USA, UK, Canada and worldwide.
Explore All 6 Kalimas
Back to the complete guide: 6 Kalimas in Islam with translation.
- First Kalima: Tayyibah (Purity)
- Second Kalima: Shahadah (Testimony)
- Fourth Kalima: Tauheed (Unity)
- Fifth Kalima: Astaghfar (Penitence)
- Sixth Kalima: Radd-e-Kufr (Rejection of Disbelief)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 3rd kalima called?
The 3rd kalima is called Kalima Tamjeed, the kalima of glorification. In Urdu it is known as Teesra Kalma.
What does Tamjeed mean?
Tamjeed means declaring the glory of Allah. The kalima gathers words of glorification, praise, oneness and greatness of Allah in one place.
When should we recite the third kalima?
It can be recited at any time as dhikr. Many Muslims recite it after salah and in the morning and evening remembrances.