Talqeen Dying Person

Meaning

There is no god but Allah — the testimony of faith gently reminded to a person in their final moments of life, so that it may be the last words on their tongue before meeting their Lord.

When to recite

It is said gently to a person showing signs of approaching death, offered as a soft reminder rather than a repeated command, without pressuring them to repeat it aloud.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Funeral & Condolence Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?

This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.

What does talqīn of the dying mean?

Talqīn means gently reminding a dying person of the declaration 'there is no god but Allah' as death approaches, in the hope that it will be their last words, since it is reported that whoever's last words are this testimony enters Paradise.

Should the dying person be pressed to repeat the testimony aloud?

No, it is simply mentioned to them gently without insistence; if they say it, that is the goal, and if they are too weak to respond, one does not keep repeating the request so as not to distress them.

When is this dhikr said?

It is said when the signs of approaching death appear, and is part of the Islamic etiquette of attending someone in their final moments.