اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ، وَأَكْرِمْ نُزُلَهُ وَوَسِّعْ مُدْخَلَهُ، وَاغْسِلْهُ بِالْمَاءِ وَالثَّلْجِ وَالْبَرَدِ، وَنَقِّهِ مِنَ الْخَطَايَا كَمَا نَقَّيْتَ الثَّوْبَ الأَبْيَضَ 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 upon him, and grant him well-being and pardon him. And honour his reception, and make spacious his entrance. And cleanse him with water, snow, and hail. And purify him from sins as a white garment is purified from filth. And give him a home better than his home, and a family better than his family, and a spouse better than his spouse. And admit him to Paradise, and protect him from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Fire.
Allahumma-ghfir lahu warhamhu wa 'afihi wa'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu wa wassi' mudkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-ma'i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataya kama naqqayta-th-thawbal-abyada minad-danasi, wa abdilhu daran khayran min darihi, wa ahlan khayran min ahlihi, wa zawjan khayran min zawjihi, wa adkhilhul-jannata, wa a'idhhu min 'adhabi-l-qabri wa min 'adhabi-n-nar.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication for a deceased Muslim. It is particularly poignant to recite for someone who you know struggled with despair, anxiety, or overwhelming burdens in their life, as it asks for Allah's mercy and relief from all hardship, both in this life and the next. You can recite it anytime you remember the deceased, individually or as part of a group prayer.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt plea to Allah (SWT). Imagine yourself asking for these blessings on behalf of your departed brother or sister. Focus on the meaning of each phrase: seeking Allah's forgiveness, mercy, comfort, and protection from all forms of punishment. It's a beautiful way to connect with the deceased and send them continuous spiritual benefit.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a profound request for the deceased's well-being in the Hereafter. By asking for forgiveness, mercy, and pardon, we are interceding for them. The specific requests for honouring their reception, spacious entrance, and purification signify Allah's immense grace. The supplication for better than their worldly home, family, and spouse highlights the eternal rewards awaiting the believers. The ultimate aim is Paradise and protection from the grave and Hellfire, which is the greatest success.
Source & Authentication
The narration describes the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) teaching this very supplication to his companions when they asked him how to pray for the deceased. It is one of the most complete and beautiful supplications for the deceased, covering all essential aspects of their journey after death.