Purity: Talqin for a Dying Person
Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Ayatullah Sistani
Ruling 524:
It is recommended to perform talqīn[1] on a dying person with the shahādatayn (two testimonies),[2] the avowal (iqrār) of the Most Noble Prophet (S) and the Infallible Imams (A), and other rightful beliefs of the faith in a manner that he understands. It is also recommended that the things mentioned above be repeated until the time of death.
-Ayatullah Sistani, Practical Laws of Islam, Purification (Taharah)
1
Talqīn refers to impressing principle beliefs upon a dying person or corpse.
2
As explained in Ruling 205, ‘the two testimonies’ refers to testifying to the oneness of Allah and the prophethood of Prophet Muḥammad (S).