اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِفُلانٍ، وَارْفَعْ دَرَجَتَهُ في المَهْدِيِّينَ، وَاخْلُفْهُ في عَقِبِهِ في الغَابِرِينَ، وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلَهُ يا رَبَّ العَالَمِينَ، وَافْسَحْ لَهُ في قَبْرِهِ وَنَوِّرْ لَهُ فيهِ.
O Allah, forgive [name of deceased], raise his station among those who are guided, and leave behind successors for him among those who remain. Forgive us and him, O Lord of the worlds, and make his grave spacious and light it up for him.
Allahummaghfir li [name of deceased], warfa' darajatahu fil-mahdiyyin, wakhlafhu fi 'aqibihi fil-ghabirin, waghfir lana wa lahu ya Rabb al-'alamin, wafsah lahu fi qabrihi wa nawwir lahu fih.
When to Read
This dua is offered after the passing of a Muslim individual, particularly when we reflect on their struggles and earnestly desire Allah's immense mercy upon them. It is a beautiful supplication to make during funeral prayers (Salatul Janazah) or anytime thereafter, as a continuous act of charity for the deceased.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt plea to Allah. Mention the name of the deceased where indicated. Focus on the meaning of the words, visualizing Allah's vast mercy enveloping the departed soul. It is a personal supplication, so speak from your heart.
Virtues & Benefits
Making dua for the deceased is a profound act of kindness and brotherhood within the Ummah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that the deceased are in need of our supplications. This specific dua acknowledges the deceased's humanity while seeking Allah's ultimate forgiveness and comfort for them, regardless of their worldly struggles. It reflects our belief in Allah's boundless mercy, which encompasses all sins when sincere repentance is made or when one passes away in a state of belief.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Awf ibn Malik Al-Ashja'i that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed over a bier and said: 'Allahumma-ghfir lahu warhamhu wa 'aafihi wa'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu wa wassi' madkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-maa'i wath-thalji wal-barad, wa naqqihi minal-khataaya kamaa nuqqiyat thawb-ul-abyadu minad-danas. Wa abdilhu daaran khayran min daarihi, wa ahlan khayran min ahlihi, wa zawjan khayran min zawjihi, wa adkhilhul-Jannata wa a'idhhu min 'adhaabil-Qabr wa min 'adhaabin-Naar' (O Allah, forgive him, have mercy on him, give him security and pardon him. Honor his hospitality, make his entry wide, and wash him with water, snow and hail. Cleanse him from sins as a white garment is cleansed from dirt. Give him a home better than his home, a family better than his family, and a spouse better than his spouse. Enter him into Paradise and protect him from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Fire). Narrated by Muslim. Another version includes: 'Allahumma-ghfir li-fulan warfa' darajatahu fil-mahdiyyin...' (O Allah, forgive [name of deceased], and raise his station among those who are guided...)