La Ilaha Illallah Meaning
There is no god but Allah. The meaning, Arabic, when to say it, and its source in the Quran and Sunnah.
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
- Transliteration
- Lā ilāha illā-llāh
- Meaning
- There is no god but Allah
Lā ilāha illā-llāh means “there is no god but Allah”: none is worthy of worship except Allah. It is the first half of the Shahada, the declaration of faith.
The best remembrance
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The best remembrance is lā ilāha illā-llāh” (Jami at-Tirmidhi 3383, graded hasan).
In the Quran
“So know that there is no god but Allah” (Quran 47:19).
The full Shahada
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ
Lā ilāha illā-llāh, Muḥammadun rasūlu-llāh: there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
Quran and hadith references link to quran.com and sunnah.com, where you can read the full text. Reviewed 19 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
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Frequently asked questions
What does La ilaha illallah mean?
“There is no god but Allah”, meaning none deserves worship except Allah.
What is the best dhikr?
The Prophet ﷺ said the best remembrance is “La ilaha illallah” (Jami at-Tirmidhi 3383).