A Goodly Life & Death
The A Goodly Life & Death is an authentic Islamic supplication recited during Generalrites to seek Allah's mercy, guidance, and spiritual acceptance.
Listen to Audio Recitation
Correct Arabic pronunciation with authenticated recitation
Arabic
پاکیزہ زندگی اور بہترین موت کی دعااَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَسْأَلُكَ عِيْشَةً نَّقِيَّةً ، وَمِيْتَةً سَوِيَّةً ، وَمَرَدًّا غَيْرَ مُخْزٍ وَّلَا فَاضِحٍ
Transliteration
Allāhumma innī as’aluka ʿīshatan naqiyyah, wa mītatan sawiyyah, wa maraddan ghayra mukhzin wa lā fāḍiḥ.
Translation
“O Allah, I ask You for a pure life, a peaceful and balanced death, and a place of return that is neither humiliating nor disgraceful.”
Urdu Translation
اے اللہ! میں تجھ سے پاکیزہ زندگی، اعتدال پسند موت، اور ایسے انجام کا سوال کرتا ہوں جو ذلت اور بدنامی سے پاک ہو۔
When to recite
Musnad al-Bazzar 3249; Hasan by al-Albani
Context & Practical Advice
Frequently asked questions
When should you recite the A Goodly Life & Death?
Pilgrims recite this dua during their General journey, particularly when engaging in the corresponding rites of Hajj or Umrah according to the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.
What is the spiritual benefit and source of this supplication?
This supplication is recorded in authentic Islamic tradition (Musnad al-Bazzar 3249; Hasan by al-Albani) to seek Allah's guidance, forgiveness, and blessings throughout the pilgrimage.
Hear this dua in the Rafeeq Al Haram app
Download our free companion to access over 70 authentic duas offline, complete with audio pronunciations, prayer schedules, and ritual checklists.