Al-Hallaj Mansur’s (RA) Death Prayer: The Final Moments of Return to Allah
Al-Hallaj Mansur was a significant figure in Islamic Sufism. His prayer, performed in his final moments before execution, showcases his profound love for and sincerity towards Allah. These prayers also serve as beautiful examples of spiritual maturity and submission to the Divine.
AL-HALLAJ MANSUR’S (RA) PRAYER
“O Allah! Your servants gathered to kill me because of their closeness to You and their commitment to their religion. Forgive them, for if You had bestowed upon them the secrets You granted me, they would not have thought ill of me. Had you concealed from me what you concealed from them, I would not have revealed it. O Lord, forgive them! For they are bringing me closer to You.” This prayer reflects Al-Hallaj Mansur’s humility and submission.
Al-Hallaj Mansur’s Dialogue with Iblis
According to accounts, someone observing Al-Hallaj’s state in the realm of obstacles witnessed Iblis approaching him as he was being hanged:
“–You said ‘I,’ and I also said ‘I.’ How is it that mercy descends upon you and condemnation upon me?”
Al-Hallaj Mansur responded to Iblis with the following:
“–You, by saying ‘I,’ considered yourself superior to Adam, revealing your pride. I, on the other hand, said ‘Ene al-Haq’ [I am the Truth], annihilating myself in the Truth. Manifesting self is a sign of arrogance, which leads to hell. Annihilating the self, that is, becoming non-existent in the Truth, is an expression of ‘nothingness.’ Therefore, mercy descended upon me and condemnation, disgrace, and humiliation upon you.” This dialogue demonstrates how crucial an illusion ego can be and the necessity of submission to Allah.
Al-Hallaj Mansur’s Words to Ibrahim bin Fatik
Al-Hallaj Mansur advised Ibrahim bin Fatik, who visited him:
“–O my son! Some people believe I have fallen into disbelief, while others consider me a saint. In the sight of Allah and in my own view, those who declare me to be an apostate are more beloved than those who say I am a saint.”
“–Why do you say so?” he was asked.
“–Those who believe I am a saint do so because of their good opinion of me; those who declare me an apostate do so because of their devotion to their religion. One who shows loyalty to his religion is more beloved in the sight of Allah than one who merely harbors a good opinion.” These words emphasize the importance of humility and devotion to Allah.
Footnote:
[1]. Ene: A personal pronoun in Arabic meaning “I.”