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 pardon him, and honor his resting place, and make his entrance wide, and cleanse him with water, snow, and hail. Purify him from sins as a white garment is purified from dirt. 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 from the punishment of the Fire.
Allahummaghfir lahu warhamhu, wa 'aafihi, wa'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu, wa wassi' madkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-maa'i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataaya kamaa yunqqath-thawbul-abyadu minad-danasi, wa abdilhu daaran khayran min daarihi, wa ahlan khayran min ahlihi, wa zawjan khayran min zawjihi, wadkhilhul-jannata, wa a'idh-hu min 'adhaabil-qabri, wa min 'adhaabin-naar.
When to Read
This supplication is particularly fitting to recite when attending the funeral prayer, visiting the grave, or at any time one remembers their deceased parent and wishes to pray for them. It is a continuous act of kindness and remembrance that benefits the departed soul.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart, directing your pleas to Allah. Focus on the meaning of the words and feel the weight of your request for mercy and forgiveness for your parent. It is best recited in Arabic as taught by the Prophet ﷺ, but if unable, translating the meaning with the same intention is permissible.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encapsulates the comprehensive requests a believer can make for their deceased loved one. It seeks Allah's forgiveness for sins, His mercy and well-being, comfort in the grave, and ultimately, entry into Jannah while being saved from the Hellfire. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this specific wording, indicating its immense value and completeness in seeking the best for the departed.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from `Auf bin Malik Al-Ashja`i that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed over a dead man and he heard him say: 'O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him, and pardon him, and honor his resting place, and make his entrance wide, and cleanse him with water, snow, and hail. Cleanse him from his sins as a white garment is cleansed from dirt. 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 from the punishment of the Fire.' `Auf bin Malik said: 'Or he said: 'And protect him from the punishment of the grave and from the Fire,' (and I am not sure which he said).