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Hikmah Noor
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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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