Dua for Protection from Dying in a State of Sin

In Islam, we don’t always realize when we commit a sin, but when we do, it’s crucial to repent and seek Allah’s forgiveness. To avoid dying in a state of sin, it’s crucial to regularly engage in dhikr (the remembrance of Allah) and ask for Allah’s forgiveness.

Reciting Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) purifies the heart, draws us closer to Allah, and shields us from sin. Reciting a specific Dua for Protection from Dying in a State of Sin also helps ensure a righteous end.

Dua for Protection from Dying in a State of Sin

The Prophet ﷺ taught us a very important du’a for seeking forgiveness from Allah. It’s often titled sayyidul istighfar, or the Best [Du’a] for Seeking Forgiveness:

اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ، وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ، أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ، وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي، فَاغْفِرْ لِي، فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ

Allahumma anta rabbi la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana abduka, wa ana ala ahdika wa wa’dika mastata’tu. A’udhu bika min sharri ma sana’tu, abu’u laka bini’matika ‘alayya, wa abu’u bidhanbi faghfirli fa-innahu la yaghfiru adh-dhunuba illa anta

O Allah, You are my Lord. None has the right to be worshiped but You. You created me and I am your servant. I am committed to Your covenant and promise, as much as I can. I seek refuge with You from the evil I have done. I acknowledge all the blessings You have bestowed upon me, and I confess to You all my sins. So, forgive me, for indeed, no one forgives sins but You.

Narrated Shaddad bin Aus:

The Prophet (ﷺ) said “The most superior way of asking for forgiveness from Allah is: ‘Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa anta, Khalaqtani wa ana Abduka, wa ana ala ahdika wa wadika mastatatu, Audhu bika min Sharri ma sanatu, abu’u Laka binimatika `alaiya, wa abu’u laka bidhanbi faghfir lee fa innahu la yaghfiru adhdhunuba illa anta.” The Prophet (ﷺ) added. “If somebody recites it during the day with firm faith in it, and dies on the same day before the evening, he will be from the people of Paradise; and if somebody recites it at night with firm faith in it, and dies before the morning, he will be from the people of Paradise.”

Sahih al-Bukhari 6306

More Duas to recite…

اللهم إني أعوذ بك أن أَضِلَّ أو أُضَلَّ، أو أَزِلَّ أو أُزَلَّ، أو أَظلِمَ أو أُظلَمَ، أو أَجهَلَ أو يُجهَلَ عليَّ

Allahumma inni a’udhu bika an adilla aw udalla, aw azilla aw uzalla, aw azlima aw uzlama, aw ajhala aw yujhala ’alayya.

“O Allah, I seek refuge with You from going astray or being led astray, from slipping or being caused to slip, from wronging others or being wronged, and from behaving ignorantly or being treated ignorantly.”

Narrated Umm Salamah, Ummul Mu’minin:

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) never went out of my house without raising his eye to the sky and saying: “O Allah! I seek refuge in Thee lest I stray or be led astray, or slip or made to slip, or cause injustice, or suffer injustice, or do wrong, or have wrong done to me.”

Sunan Abu Dawood 5094

اللهم اغفر لي وارحمني وعافني واهدني وارزقني

Allahumma ighfir li warhamni wa ‘afini wahdini warzuqni.

“O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, grant me well-being, guide me, and provide for me.”

Abu Malik reported on the authority Of his father that he heard Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying to the person who bad come to him and asked him as to how he should beg his Lord, that he should utter these words:

“O Allah, grant me pardon, have mercy upon me, protect me, provide me sustenance,” and he collected his fingers together except his thumb and said: It is in these words (that there is supplication) which sums up for you (the good) of this world and that of the Hereafter.

Sahih Muslim 2697

اللهم إني أعوذ بك من زوال نعمتك وتحول عافيتك وفجاءة نقمتك وجميع سخطك

“O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the withdrawal of Your favor, the loss of well-being, the sudden onset of Your punishment, and all that displeases You.”

Abdullah b. Umar reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) supplicated in these words:

“O Allah, I seek refuge in Thee from the withdrawal of Thine blessing and the change of Thine protection (from me) and from the sudden wrath of Thine, and from every displeasure of Thine.”

Sahih Muslim 2739

اللهم ثبتني عند الموت بلا إله إلا الله

Allahumma thabbitni ’inda al-mawti bi la ilaha illallah.

Narrated Mu’adh bin Jabal:

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying: If anyone’s last words are “There is no god but Allah” he will enter Paradise.

Sunan Abi Dawud 3116

Relevant Hadiths and Quran Verses

Quran (Surah Al-Zumar, 39:53):

“Say, ‘O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.’”

Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:222):

“Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves.”

Hadith (Sahih Muslim 2749):

“By Allah, if you did not sin, Allah would replace you with a people who would sin and then seek forgiveness, and He would forgive them.”

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How to Protect Ourselves from Dying in a State of Sin

1. Regular Repentance (Istighfar): Asking Allah for forgiveness frequently, even for small sins, helps cleanse the soul and prevents sins from accumulating.

2. Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah): Regularly remembering Allah, through both prescribed supplications and spontaneous prayers, keeps us conscious of our actions and distances us from sin.

3. Maintaining Righteous Company: Surrounding oneself with people who encourage good deeds and a righteous lifestyle can help in avoiding sinful behavior.

4. Seeking Knowledge: Constantly learning about Islam and its teachings helps us recognize what is sinful and stay away from it.

5. Good Deeds: Engaging in good deeds not only earns rewards but also prevents us from engaging in sinful actions. Charity, prayer, and helping others are all examples of actions that protect the soul.

Importance of Staying Away from Sin in Islam

In Islam, staying away from sin is very important because sins take us away from Allah’s mercy and weaken our faith. When we sin, it becomes harder to please Allah, and it harms our hearts spiritually. The more we sin, the more we get used to it, and that can lead to even greater sins. Avoiding sin keeps our souls pure and strengthens our connection with Allah, which is key to success in this life and the next.

Allah is just and will hold us accountable for our actions. By staying away from sin, we avoid His anger, especially at the time of death. If we die in a state of sin without repenting, it could lead to punishment in the afterlife.