Does the failure to prompt a sane, adult dying person, known for their righteousness, to say the Two Testimonies upon their death indicate anything?
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It is recommended to prompt the dying person with the Shahada (testimony of faith), based on the Prophet's saying: "Prompt your dying ones with 'La ilaha illa Allah' (There is no god but Allah)," so that it may be their last words. However, if a Muslim dies without being prompted with the Shahada, there is no harm, for one who was steadfast in their religion during their life is hoped for good, especially if they were known for goodness, as the Prophet said: "Whoever you praise with goodness, Paradise becomes obligatory for him."
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