Historian Hadejia

The Agony of Death (Sakarat)

Narrated by Aisha (RA): "During the illness of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, he had a leather container of water in front of him. He used to dip his hand into the water and rub his face with it, saying: 'La ilaha illallah! Indeed, death has its agonies (Sakarat).'" Reference: Sahih Bukhari 4449

Key Points: ✅ Human Reality: Even the most beloved of Allah ﷺ experienced the physical difficulty of the soul separating from the body. ✅ Patience: It teaches the believer to remain in the remembrance of Allah (Tawheed) even during the final moments of pain and struggle.

Tafsir Ibn Kathir