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Prompting the Dying (Laqqinu Mawtakum)
Use: What to recite beside one near death
English guide — translation coming soon.
Arabic
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
Transliteration
La ilaha illallah.
English Meaning
None is worthy of worship but Allah — gently prompted to the dying so their last words carry tawhid.
⏰ When
Beside the dying • Gently, repeatedly
✨ Virtue
Whoever’s last words are La ilaha illallah enters Paradise.
📚 Source: Sahih Muslim • Narrated by Abu Said al-Khudri • Grade: Sahih
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Prompting the Dying (Laqqinu Mawtakum)?
Beside the dying. Repeat: Gently, repeatedly.
What is the virtue of Prompting the Dying (Laqqinu Mawtakum)?
Whoever’s last words are La ilaha illallah enters Paradise.
Where is Prompting the Dying (Laqqinu Mawtakum) from?
Source: Sahih Muslim (narrated by Abu Said al-Khudri). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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