What is the ruling on wishing for death?
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Question:
Is it permissible to wish for death, and how do we reconcile this with the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): “If it is unavoidable, let him say: ‘O Allah, keep me alive if life is better for me, and take me to Yourself if death is better for me’”?
Answer:
Answer: Yes, this is what was transmitted. One does not wish for death; rather, one says this supplication that was transmitted from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). One does not wish for death because he does not know what lies after death; perhaps what comes after death is more severe than his current condition. “None of you should wish for death due to a hardship that has befallen him.” He should be patient, and praise be to Allah.
Is it permissible to wish for death, and how do we reconcile this with the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): “If it is unavoidable, let him say: ‘O Allah, keep me alive if life is better for me, and take me to Yourself if death is better for me’”?
Answer:
Answer: Yes, this is what was transmitted. One does not wish for death; rather, one says this supplication that was transmitted from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). One does not wish for death because he does not know what lies after death; perhaps what comes after death is more severe than his current condition. “None of you should wish for death due to a hardship that has befallen him.” He should be patient, and praise be to Allah.
Source
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