🤲 DuaDeath & FuneralProphetic duaHasan
Dua for the Pangs of Death
Use: The Prophet’s own plea in his final illness
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى غَمَرَاتِ الْمَوْتِ وَسَكَرَاتِ الْمَوْتِ
Transliteration
Allahumma a’inni ala ghamaratil-mawti wa sakaratil-mawt.
English Meaning
O Allah, help me through the throes and stupor of death.
⏰ When
Illness, old age, remembering death • Often
✨ Virtue
If he asked for help through them, what of us — memorise it before need.
📚 Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi • Narrated by Aishah • Grade: Hasan
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua for the Pangs of Death?
Illness, old age, remembering death. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Dua for the Pangs of Death?
If he asked for help through them, what of us — memorise it before need.
Where is Dua for the Pangs of Death from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi (narrated by Aishah). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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