The Shahada, or profession of faith, is the 1st Pillar of Islam and proclaims, "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." This foundational declaration recognizes Muhammad as Allah's prophet and upholds the monotheistic concept that is at the heart of Islam. Adopting the First Pillar of Islam is a daily affirmation for practicing Muslims and the first step for anyone considering conversion to Islam.