Understanding Talqin Mayit in Islam: A Detailed Explanation

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Hello, dear readers! In this article, I will discuss an important practice in Islam that should be performed after the burial of a deceased person. This significant practice is known as Talqin Mayit in Islam. Talqin Mayit involves reciting specific sentences at the grave of the deceased. The purpose of this practice is to remind and encourage the deceased to affirm the core tenets of Islamic faith.

As always, before delving into the details of Talqin Mayit, let us refer to a hadith that directly relates to this topic.

Hadith About Talqin Mayit

The hadith regarding Talqin Mayit is as follows:

عَنْ ضَمْرَةَ بْنِ حَبِيْبٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ أَحَدِ التَّابِعِيْنَ قَالَ ؛ كَانُوْا يَسْتَحِبُّوْنَ إِذَا سُوِّي عَلَى الْمَيِّتِ قَبْرُهُ وَانْصَرَفَ النَّاسُ عَنْهُ أَنْ يُقَالَ عِنْدَ قَبْرِهِ ؛ يَا فُلَانُ قُلْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ ثَلَاثَ مَرَّاتٍ ، يَا فُلَانُ قُلْ رَبِّي اللهُ وَدِيْنِيْ الْإِسْلَامُ وَنَبِيِّيْ مُحَمَّدٌ . رَوَاهُ سَعِيْدٌ بْنُ مَنْصُوْرٍ

Translation:

From Dlamrah bin Habib (radliyallahu 'anhu), one of the Tabi'in, he said: "If they (the companions of the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) had finished burying the deceased and people had left, they would recite near the grave: 'O Fulan! Say: There is no god but Allah!' (repeated three times). 'O Fulan! Say: My Lord is Allah, my religion is Islam, and my Prophet is Muhammad.' This hadith is narrated by Sa'id bin Mansur."

Key Points from the Hadith About Talqin Mayit

Here are some important insights derived from the above hadith:

• The hadith highlights the recommendation of teaching the deceased specific sentences after burial.
• It implies that the deceased, after being buried, transitions to a state where they will be questioned in the grave.
• The hadith emphasizes the role of the angels Munkar and Nakir, who will ask questions to the deceased after burial.
• The content of Talqin Mayit includes these sentences:

1. "O Fulan! Say: There is no god but Allah!" (repeated three times)
2. "O Fulan! Say: My Lord is Allah, my religion is Islam, and my Prophet is Muhammad."

Conclusion

Dear readers, this is a brief explanation of Talqin Mayit in Islam. I hope it helps you understand this practice better. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Thank you for reading. May this article be beneficial to you! Ameen.

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