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The narration continues with the instructor reminding the deceased of the covenant of faith.

The process of Talqin typically begins with the seeker approaching the Shaykh with a genuine desire to embark on a spiritual path. The Shaykh, after assessing the seeker's sincerity and readiness, may initiate the process by offering spiritual guidance, prayers, and blessings. The seeker, in turn, commits to following the Shaykh's guidance, which may involve daily spiritual practices, such as meditation, contemplation, and study of sacred texts.

literally means "to cause someone to remember" or "to prompt." In Islamic eschatology, it is the act of reminding a Muslim of the Shahada (the declaration of faith: "La ilaha illallah, Muhammadur Rasulullah") at the moment of death or after burial. talqin

: Educators now use "Video Talqin" and audio media to allow students to practice independently while maintaining the integrity of the original recitation. 2. The Spiritual Guide: Talqin in Tasawwuf

This is performed immediately after the grave is closed. Its purpose is to instruct the deceased on how to answer the questioning angels. The narration continues with the instructor reminding the

Despite the debate, many later scholars, including Imam al-Ghazali, acknowledged the permissibility and potential benefit of the practice, noting that it serves as a form of intercession and support for the deceased. In modern practice, it is widely performed in South Asia, Turkey, Central Asia, and among Hanafi communities globally.

In Islamic eschatology, the transition from worldly life to the grave ( Barzakh ) is marked by the questioning by angels Munkar and Nakir. Talqin (derived from the Arabic root laqana , meaning "to instruct" or "to prompt") is the act of reminding the deceased of the testimony of faith ( Shahadah ) and basic tenets of Islam after they have been buried. It is believed that this reminder assists the deceased in maintaining their composure and answering the questions posed by the angels correctly. The seeker, in turn, commits to following the

The practice of Talqin is derived from two primary sources:

"O servant of Allah / O 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 servant and messenger. If the two angels Munkar and Nakir come to you and ask, 'Who is your Lord? What is your religion? Who is your prophet?' then say: 'Allah is my Lord, Islam is my religion, and Muhammad is my prophet.'"