Dua Join Highest Companions

From Sickness & Ruqyah Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

The azkar for the sick and ruqyah close with this solemn supplication, the very last words spoken by the Prophet, peace be upon him, before his passing — said by one who has given up hope of recovery, seeking forgiveness, mercy, and to join the highest companionship. It is among the greatest expressions of surrender to Allah's decree during a terminal illness.

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اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِي، وَأَلْحِقْنِي بِالرَّفِيقِ الْأَعْلَى.

Allahummagh-fir li warhamni, wa alhiqni bir-rafeeqil-a'la.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

دعاء من أيس من حياته، وهو آخر ما قاله النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قبل وفاته.

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Meaning

O Allah, forgive me and have mercy on me, and join me with the highest companionship.

When to recite

It is said by one who has lost hope of recovery and is nearing death, seeking Allah's forgiveness and mercy and asking to join the highest companionship in the hereafter.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Sickness & Ruqyah 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.
Who first said this dua?: It was the last thing the Prophet, peace be upon him, said before his death, uttered as his illness intensified, asking Allah for forgiveness and mercy.
When is 'O Allah, forgive me and have mercy on me' recited?: It is recited by one who has given up hope of recovery and whose death is near, asking Allah for forgiveness, mercy, and to join the highest companionship.
Who reported this hadith?: It was reported by Bukhari and Muslim, and it is among the most moving azkar for the sick and ruqyah due to its connection to the Prophet's final moments, peace be upon him.

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