اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِفُلانٍ، وارْفَعْ دَرَجَتَهُ في المَهْدِيِّينَ، واخْلُفْهُ في عَقِبِهِ في الغابِرِينَ، واغْفِرْ لَنا وَلَهُ يا رَبَّ العالَمِينَ، وافْسَحْ لَهُ في قَبْرِهِ، ونَوِّرْ لَهُ فيهِ.
O Allah, forgive [Name of deceased], raise his station among those who are guided, send your successor to his descendants, forgive us and him, O Lord of the worlds, make his grave spacious for him, and illuminate it for him.
Allahummaghfir li [Fulān], warfa' darajatahu fil-mahdiyyīn, wakh-lufhu fī 'aqibihi fil-ghābirīn, waghfir lanā walahu yā Rabbal-'ālamīn, wafsah lahu fī qabrihi, wa nawwir lahu fīh.
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended for reciting after the funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah) for a Muslim who has passed away. It can also be recited at any time you remember a deceased friend or loved one, as a continuous act of charity for them.
How to Read
When reciting, mention the name of the deceased where '[Fulān]' is indicated. It is best to make this dua with sincerity and a sincere heart, remembering the bond you shared. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us specific duas for the deceased, showing the importance of continuing to support our loved ones even after they have left this world.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is a beautiful way to fulfill the rights a Muslim has over another. It directly asks Allah for forgiveness, mercy, and elevation of the deceased's status, reflecting the deep care and connection we have for our friends. It embodies the Islamic principle of mutual support and remembrance within the Ummah, even beyond death. The Prophet ﷺ encouraged making dua for the deceased, stating that it reaches them and benefits them greatly.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: When a man died, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would say: 'O Allah, forgive him, have mercy on him, grant him security, pardon him, honor his place of rest, make his entrance wide, wash him with water and snow and hail, cleanse him from his sins as a white garment is cleansed from dirt, and grant him in exchange a home better than his home, a family better than his family, and his wife better than his wife. And admit him to Paradise, and protect him from the punishment of the grave and from the punishment of the Fire.' He said: 'And when a woman died, he would say the like of that.' (Sahih Muslim 904)