6/3. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 1444 — Urging La Ilaha Illallah
What was narrated concerning urging the dying person to say La ilaha illallah
Hadith About Saying La Ilaha Illallah at Death
Sunan Ibn Majah : 1444
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 1444
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ الأَحْمَرُ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ كَيْسَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ " لَقِّنُوا مَوْتَاكُمْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Urge your dying ones to say La ilaha illallah.”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 1444In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 12English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 1444
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 1444
This Hadith about saying La ilaha illallah at death is short, clear, and focused. Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said to urge the dying ones to say La ilaha illallah. The Hadith points to the importance of tawhid at the final moments of life. The instruction is about prompting, not forcing. The words are simple: there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah. The text teaches Muslims to help a dying person remember Allah with the best words of faith. It also reminds the family and those present to stay mindful, calm, and focused on what benefits the dying person spiritually.
What we learn from this hadith
- The dying person should be reminded of La ilaha illallah.
- The final moments should be filled with remembrance of Allah.
- Those present should help gently and keep the focus on faith.
