what does Shahadah mean?

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shahadah
The creed of Islam, and one of the religion's five pillars. Shahada is best translated with 'testimony'.
Shahada is not only a testimony of ones belief, but also a legal testimony.

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