Dua for the Agonies of Death (Sakarat al-Mawt)
Explanation
This is the dua of asking Allah for help against the severity of death and against sakarat al-mawt (the stupor of death).
Dua Text
اَللّٰهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلٰى مُنْكَرَاتِ الْمَوْتِ وَسَكَرَاتِ الْمَوْتِ
Transliteration
Allahumma a’inni ‘ala munkaratil-mawti wa sakaratil-mawt.
Meaning
O Allah, protect me from the severity of death and from the stupor of death.
What Is Asked in This Dua
One asks for Allah’s help against the hardships of death and against the agonies at the moment the soul departs.
When and How to Recite
The source book gives no specific time; it is recited when death is remembered, during illness and when the moment of death draws near.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which dua is recited for the agonies of death?
The dua “Allahumma a’inni ‘ala munkaratil-mawti wa sakaratil-mawt” is recited.
What does sakarat al-mawt mean?
It is the state of intensity and fainting at the moment the soul departs; in this dua, one asks Allah for help against it.
What does it mean?
O Allah, protect me from the severity of death and from the stupor of death.
Source
Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 593.
The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?
Published: 26 September 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026
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