"O servant of Allah! O Sulaiman! O son of Hawa!"
Imam Rahim placed a hand on Afiq's shoulder. "Indeed. We wash the body to cleanse it for the meeting with Allah. We shroud it to dress it for the meeting. And we perform the Talqin to prepare the soul for the questioning. It is our way of saying, 'We cannot follow you into the dark, but we will send our voices to guide you.'"
: Proponents, such as those at NU Online Jawa Timur , cite Hadiths suggesting the deceased can hear the footsteps of those leaving the grave. doa talqin mayit
. Spiritual Significance While scholars hold varying views on the necessity of Talqin after burial, many communities, such as those following NU Online's guides , view it as a mercy and a final act of companionship for the deceased during their most solitary transition. It serves as a reminder to the living that eventually, titles and wealth vanish, leaving only one's faith and deeds behind. AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses Copy Creating a public link... You can now share this thread with others Good response Bad response 3 sites Ini Bacaan Talqin dan Tahlil Mayit - NU Online Apr 7, 2026 —
"I understand now, Imam," Afiq said, his voice steady. "The Talqin is the final act of love." "O servant of Allah
: Affirming that Muhammad is His messenger.
It continues by preparing the soul for the trial of the grave: "Indeed
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"Imam," Afiq approached softly. "I mean no disrespect... but why do we do that? My grandfather... his soul has left. Does he really hear the Talqin?"
"O [Name] son/daughter of [Mother's Name], remember the covenant upon which you left this world: the testimony that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger..."