Q414: Making dua to die in Makkah/Madinah

Question

Can you make dua to die in Makkah/Madinah?

Answer

Yes. This potrays one’s love for the Holy Places, so it’s allowed Sayyiduna Umar radiallahu anhu used to say:

Translation: “O Allah! Grant me shahaadat in your path and make my death in the city of your Rasul (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).”