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Sahih Muslim #2012

The Book of Prayer - Funerals
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ، وَعُثْمَانُ، ابْنَا أَبِي شَيْبَةَ ح وَحَدَّثَنِي عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، قَالُوا جَمِيعًا حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ الأَحْمَرُ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ كَيْسَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لَقِّنُوا مَوْتَاكُمْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Exhort to recite" There is no god but Allah" to those of you who are dying.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs the living to remind the dying to recite the declaration of faith, 'There is no god but Allah.' This guidance highlights the importance of ensuring that the last words of a person are a testament to their faith. It underscores the role of the community in supporting individuals at the time of death.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages families and friends to be present and supportive of their loved ones during their final moments. Reminding someone of their faith can provide comfort and peace, reinforcing the bonds of love and support in difficult times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication because it emphasizes the act of encouraging the dying to recite a key supplication affirming their faith.

Supplication

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This hadith is #2012 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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