6/3. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 1445 — La Ilaha Illallah for the Dying
What was narrated concerning urging the dying person to say La ilaha illallah
La Ilaha Illallah for the Dying Person
Sunan Ibn Majah : 1445
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 1445
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ بِلاَلٍ، عَنْ عُمَارَةَ بْنِ غَزِيَّةَ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ عُمَارَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ " لَقِّنُوا مَوْتَاكُمْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ " .
Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Urge your dying ones to say: “La ilaha illallah.”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 1445In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 13English translation : Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 1445
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 1445
This Hadith about La ilaha illallah for the dying person carries the same direct teaching narrated from Abu Saeed Al-Khudri. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم instructed Muslims to urge their dying ones to say La ilaha illallah. The words point to pure belief in Allah and are the best words to remember at the end of life. The Hadith keeps the instruction simple and easy to act upon. When a person is near death, those around them should not fill the moment with panic or careless speech. They should guide the person toward remembrance of Allah in a soft and respectful way, based on the wording of the Hadith.
What we learn from this hadith
- La ilaha illallah should be gently prompted near death.
- The people around the dying person should choose words of faith.
- The Hadith highlights tawhid as the central reminder at life’s end.
