Difference Between Kalimahs & Surahs?

[S.Ali786]

Salams, Just wondering if anyone on here knows the difference between the 5 Kalimas and Surahs? Also, can surahs be read in Namaz?

Jazak'Allah and may Allah reward you.

 

[darullemon]

Concept of Kalimas is limited only to Indo-pak subcontinent.
Surah(complete surah or more than 3 short ayat or one long ayat) is what you recite in prayer.

I am hoping someone more knowledgeable than me can explain this properly.

 

[ardianto]

Kalimah mean sentence. In example, kalimah shahada (sentence of shahada). While surah mean letter or document. In example, surah in Qur'an which formed from documented verses.

You can recite a complete short surah or few verses from long surah when you perform salah.