Dhikr When Seeing a Funeral
Explanation
This is a dhikr of tawhid (Allah’s oneness) recited when seeing a funeral.
Dua Text
لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ الْحَيُّ الَّذِي لَا يَمُوتُ
Transliteration
La ilaha illallahul-Hayyul-ladhi la yamut.
Meaning
There is no god but Allah, who is described with the attribute al-Hayy (the Ever-Living) and who never dies.
What Is Asked in This Dua
There is no request; in the face of death, one affirms the oneness of Allah, the Ever-Living who never dies.
When and How to Recite
It is recited when seeing a funeral or when a funeral procession passes by.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is recited when seeing a funeral?
One says “La ilaha illallahul-Hayyul-ladhi la yamut.”
What does it mean?
There is no god but Allah, who is described with the attribute al-Hayy and who never dies.
Why is this dhikr recited?
In the face of death, one remembers that only Allah is immortal, and one’s belief in tawhid is renewed.
Source
Büyük Dua Kitabı (Great Book of Duas), Duas Related to Death and Funerals.
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Published: 25 September 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026
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