The shahadah is the true testimony of faith, declaring that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger.

The article argues that the Islamic shahadah, which includes the testimony of Muhammad as a messenger, is not supported by the Quran. It cites several verses that affirm the oneness of Allah without mentioning Muhammad, indicating that the true confession of faith should focus solely on Allah's singularity. Furthermore, the article points out that the Quran does not provide any directive for believers to include Muhammad in their testimony, which raises concerns about the theological implications of associating a human prophet with divine authority. This association is seen as problematic, as it could imply that salvation is contingent upon acknowledging a creature rather than solely relying on Allah. The author concludes that the inclusion of Muhammad in the shahadah contradicts the core teachings of the Quran and undermines the purity of monotheism that Islam claims to uphold.