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 on him, and pardon him and make his resting place honorable, and make his entrance spacious. Wash him with water and snow and hail. Cleanse him from sins as a white garment is cleansed from dirt. And give him a house better than his house, 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 war-hamhu wa 'afihi wa'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu wa wassi' madkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-ma'i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataaya kama naqqayta-thawbal-abyada minad-danasi. Wa abdilhu daaran khayran min daarih, wa ahlan khayran min ahlih, wa zawjan khayran min zawjih. Wa adkhilhul-jannata, wa a'idh-hu min 'adhab-il-qabri wa min 'adhab-in-naar.
When to Read
This dua is a general supplication for any deceased Muslim. It is particularly poignant for someone who may have struggled with extravagance in their life, as it asks for Allah's complete forgiveness and purification. We can recite this dua individually or collectively after the funeral prayer, or at any time we remember the deceased, especially on occasions like the first forty days or anniversaries.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, focusing on the mercy of Allah. It is best recited while facing the Qiblah, though not strictly required. Imagine the deceased standing before Allah, and beseech Him to grant them the highest levels of Paradise. Remember that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this comprehensive dua, showing us the comprehensive nature of our supplications for those who have passed on.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for Allah's mercy, covering all aspects of the deceased's potential shortcomings and seeking the ultimate reward: Paradise. It asks for forgiveness for sins, relief from the grave's torments, and a beautiful abode in the hereafter. By asking for better than their worldly possessions and family, we are acknowledging that nothing in this life compares to the blessings of Jannah. This supplication demonstrates our love and concern for our fellow Muslims even after they have left this world, fulfilling a communal obligation.
Source & Authentication
The hadith narrates the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ teaching this specific dua for the deceased: when a funeral procession passed by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, he would say: 'Allahumma-ghfir lahu war-hamhu wa 'afihi wa'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu wa wassi' madkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-ma'i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataaya kama naqqayta-thawbal-abyada minad-danasi. Wa abdilhu daaran khayran min daarih, wa ahlan khayran min ahlih, wa zawjan khayran min zawjih. Wa adkhilhul-jannata, wa a'idh-hu min 'adhab-il-qabri wa min 'adhab-in-naar.' (O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him, and pardon him and make his resting place honorable, and make his entrance spacious. Wash him with water and snow and hail. Cleanse him from sins as a white garment is cleansed from dirt. And give him a house better than his house, 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.)