اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِفُلانٍ، وَارْفَعْ دَرَجَتَهُ فِي الْمَهْدِيِّينَ، وَاخْلُفْهُ فِي عَقِبِهِ فِي الْغَابِرِينَ، وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلَهُ يَا رَبَّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَافْسَحْ لَهُ فِي قَبْرِهِ، وَنَوِّرْ لَهُ فِيهِ
O Allah, forgive [so-and-so], and raise his rank among those who are guided. And leave successors for him among those who remain. And forgive us and him, O Lord of the worlds. And make his grave spacious and fill it with light for him.
Allahumma-ghfir li [fulan], wa-rfa' darajatahu fil-mahdiyyin, wa-khlufhu fi 'aqibihi fil-ghabirin, wa-ghfir lana wa lahu ya Rabb al-'alamin, wa-fsah lahu fi qabrihi, wa nawwir lahu fih.
When to Read
This supplication is particularly poignant when remembering a deceased person who was known for their anger or who perhaps wronged you due to their temper. It's also a general prayer for the deceased that can be recited anytime one remembers them, especially during times of grief or reflection, asking Allah to grant them mercy and ease their burden.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt intention for the deceased. It is ideally recited while placing your hand on your chest, focusing on the person you are remembering and their state. The key is the intention of seeking Allah's mercy for them and asking for ease for yourself in dealing with the memory of their anger, transforming it into a prayer for forgiveness and peace.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive prayer for the deceased, seeking Allah's forgiveness, elevating their status, and ensuring a good legacy. For the one reciting it, it offers a way to process difficult memories of a loved one's anger by turning towards a prayer for their mercy and our own spiritual growth. It embodies the Islamic principle of remembering the deceased with supplication, as our prayers can benefit them even after their passing.
Source & Authentication
When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) led the funeral prayer, he would supplicate: 'O Allah, forgive [the deceased], and raise his rank among those who are guided. And leave successors for him among those who remain. And forgive us and him, O Lord of the worlds. And make his grave spacious and fill it with light for him.' (Sahih Muslim 919). The name 'fulan' is a placeholder, and the person making the dua should insert the name of the deceased.