The distinctive demise of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and His life beyond it

 Supplications for the forgiveness of the Ummah

Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (May Allah be well pleased with him) narrated the utterance of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) that Prophets (May peace be upon him) are laid to rest wherever they pass away.  Thus, the blessed body of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) was laid to rest in the room of Hadhrat ‘Aisha (May Allah be well pleased with her) where He had passed away.  (Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith No. 1696)

The final resting place of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) was made like a grave.  Hadhrat ‘Ali, Hadhrat Fadhal bin ‘Abbas and Qutham bin ‘Abbas (May Allah be well pleased with them) had the honor of entering the grave.  Qutham bin ‘Abbas (May Allah be well pleased with them) says:  I was the last one to see the blessed countenance of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam).  I saw that His blessed lips were moving.  When I put my ear to His lips, I heard that the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) was saying:  Rabbee Ummatee Ummatee, meaning O my Lord!  Forgive my Ummah, forgive my Ummah.  (Madarij Un Nubuwwah Farsi, Vol. 2, Pg. No. 442)