Ritual of Good Ending (Husn al-Khatimah)
This spiritual preparation supplication is performed to complete worldly life with faith, be purified from sins, and be resurrected in the Hereafter together with righteous servants. It involves setting an intention for purification, reciting specific verses, and concluding with a seal of faith.
Intention for Purification and a Good End
Retreat to a quiet corner, clear your heart from worldly anxieties, and make the intention with sincerity:
"O Allah; I have responded to Your call, and I ask You to engrave faith into my heart. Forgive my mistakes, and cleanse my soul from evils. Make me steadfast upon the Straight Path until the last breath of my life, and when my time comes, take my soul while I am among the good and the righteous, as a servant who has attained Your pleasure."
Surah Ali 'Imran, Verse 193 (10 times)
Arabic
رَبَّنَا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَكَفِّرْ عَنَّا سَيِّئَاتِنَا وَتَوَفَّنَا مَعَ الْأَبْرَارِ
Transliteration
Rabbena fağfir lena zünubena ve keffir anna seyyiatina ve teveffena meal-ebrar
Meaning
Our Lord, forgive us our sins, remove from us our misdeeds, and cause us to die among the righteous.
Recitation count: 10 times
Recited with the intention of spiritual and moral purification, forgiveness of sins, and the safety of faith at the final breath. (Source: Surah Ali 'Imran, 193)
Seal of Faith and Safety
"My Lord; keep my heart firm upon Your religion. Forgive me, my parents, and all believers. Cause us to live in goodness in this world, and join us among Your chosen servants in the Hereafter. Accept our supplications and make our ultimate outcome good. Amen."
Program length: 7 days
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of this ritual?
It is a spiritual preparation supplication performed to complete worldly life with faith, purify from sins, and be resurrected with righteous servants in the Hereafter.
How many times is the verse from Surah Ali 'Imran recited in the ritual?
It is recited 10 times.