Identify a true statement about the shahada.

a. It is among the longest of any world religion that has formal confessions.
b. It encompasses the key principles of jihad.
c. It forms the third pillar of Islam.
d. The second part of the shahada connects monotheism to Islam.


d. The second part of the shahada connects monotheism to Islam.

Analysis:
a, b & c. Incorrect. The shahada is the "confession" of Islam.
d. Correct. A monotheist in any religion can sincerely recite the first part of the confession. The second part connects monotheism to Islam.

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