اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ، وَعَافِهِ، وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ، وَأَكْرِمْ نُزُلَهُ، وَوَسِّعْ مُدْخَلَهُ، وَاغْسِلْهُ بِالْمَاءِ وَالثَّلْجِ وَالْبَرَدِ، وَنَقِّهِ مِنَ الْخَطَايَا كَمَا يُنَقَّى الثَّوْبُ الأَبْيَضُ مِنَ الدَّنَسِ، وَأَبْدِلْهُ دَارًا خَيْرًا مِنْ دَارِهِ، وَأَهْلًا خَيْرًا مِنْ أَهْلِهِ، وَزَوْجًا خَيْرًا مِنْ زَوْجِهِ، وَأَدْخِلْهُ الْجَنَّةَ، وَأَعِذْهُ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ وَمِنْ عَذَابِ النَّارِ.
O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him, and grant him well-being, and pardon him. Honor his استقبال, make his grave spacious. Wash him with water, snow, and hail. Cleanse him of sins as a white garment is cleansed of dirt. Replace his home with a better home, his family with a better family, and his spouse with a better spouse. Enter him into Paradise, and protect him from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Fire.
Allahummaghfir lahu warhamhu, wa 'afihi, wa'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu, wa wassi' madkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-ma'i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataaya kama yunaqqath-thawbul-abyadu minad-danasi, wa abdilhu daaran khayran min daarih, wa ahlan khayran min ahlih, wa zawjan khayran min zawjih, wa adkhilhul-jannata, wa a'idhhu min 'adhabiq-qabri wa min 'adhabin-nar.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication for any deceased Muslim. It is particularly poignant for someone who faced misunderstandings in life, as it asks for Allah's ultimate forgiveness, mercy, and a beautiful reception in the hereafter, transcending any earthly judgments or misperceptions.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, picturing the deceased in Allah's vast mercy. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, asking Allah to overlook any shortcomings and grant them the highest station in Paradise. It's best to recite this privately, perhaps after a prayer, or at the grave if possible and appropriate.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound expression of our duty to our deceased brethren. It encompasses seeking Allah's forgiveness (maghfirah), mercy (rahmah), well-being (afiyah), pardon ('afw), and beautiful reception (ikram un-nuzul). The imagery of washing with water, snow, and hail highlights purification. The request for better replacements for home, family, and spouse emphasizes the unparalleled rewards of Paradise. Most importantly, it seeks refuge from the trials of the grave and the Fire.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by 'Auf bin Malik Al-Ashja'i: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performing the funeral prayer for a deceased and heard him supplicate: 'Allahumma-ghfir lahu warhamhu, wa 'afihi, wa'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu, wa wassi' madkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-ma'i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataaya kama yunaqqath-thawbul-abyadu minad-danasi, wa abdilhu daaran khayran min daarih, wa ahlan khayran min ahlih, wa zawjan khayran min zawjih, wa adkhilhul-jannata, wa a'idhhu min 'adhabil-qabri wa min 'adhabin-nar.' (Sahih Muslim 963)