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, grant him well-being, and pardon him. Make his reception honorable and his entrance spacious. Wash him with water, snow, and hail. Purify him from sins as a white garment is purified from dirt. Replace his home with a better home, his family with a better family, and his spouse with a better spouse. Admit him into Paradise and protect him from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Fire.
Allahumma-ghfir li-hu wa-rham-hu, wa 'aafi-hi, wa'-fu 'an-hu, wa akrim nuzula-hu, wa wassi' mudkha-la-hu, waghsil-hu bil-ma'i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqi-hi minal-khataya kama yunaqqa-thawb-ul-abyadu minad-danasi, wa abdil-hu daran khayran min daari-hi, wa ahlan khayran min ahli-hi, wa zawjan khayran min zawji-hi, wa adkhil-hul-jannah, wa a'idh-hu min 'adhab-il-qabri, wa min 'adhab-in-naar.
When to Read
This supplication is profoundly comforting and beneficial for a deceased individual, particularly if they passed away during a calamity. It can be recited any time after their passing, by their family, friends, or any Muslim wishing to offer them solace in the hereafter. It's a beautiful way to continue showing love and concern for the departed soul.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and humility, focusing on the meaning of the words. Make intention that this dua is for the deceased. It's ideal to recite it with a clear mind and heart, seeking Allah's immense mercy for the departed. You can raise your hands in supplication or recite it silently.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses seeking Allah's forgiveness, mercy, and protection for the deceased. It asks for a dignified reception in the afterlife, purification from sins, and a better abode in Paradise. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua specifically for the deceased, highlighting its immense importance and the reward associated with it. By reciting it, we actively participate in benefiting the deceased in their new journey, demonstrating our belief in the power of dua and the interconnectedness of the Ummah.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Auf bin Malik Al-Ashja'i that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ led the funeral prayer and he said when he was putting the deceased into the grave: 'O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him, grant him well-being, and pardon him. Make his reception honorable and his entrance spacious. Wash him with water, snow, and hail. Purify him from sins as a white garment is purified from dirt. Replace his home with a better home, his family with a better family, and his spouse with a better spouse. Admit him into Paradise and protect him from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Fire.' He said: 'And the grave was confined for him.' (Sahih Muslim 963)