The Prophet's ﷺ dua near death: Dua

When death is near; and to remind the dying person.

Arabic

How to say it

al-laa-hum-magh-fir lee war-ḥam-nee wa al-ḥiq-nee bir-ra-fee-qil a'-laa

Meaning

“O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, and join me with the highest companions.”

Gently remind someone who is dying to say لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ (laa i-laa-ha il-lal-laah) (Sahih Muslim 916).

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