اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِفُلانٍ (اسم المتوفى) وارْحَمْهُ وعافِهِ واعْفُ عَنْهُ، وأَكْرِمْ نُزُلَهُ، وَوَسِّعْ مُدْخَلَهُ، واغْسِلْهُ بالماءِ والثَّلْجِ والبَرَدِ، ونَقِّهِ مِنَ الخَطايا كما يُنَقَّى الثَّوْبُ الأبْيَضُ مِنَ الدَّنَسِ، وأَبْدِلْهُ داراً خَيْراً مِنْ دارِهِ، وأَهْلاً خَيْراً مِنْ أَهْلِهِ، وزَوْجاً خَيْراً مِنْ زَوْجِهِ، وأَدْخِلْهُ الجَنَّةَ، وأَعِذْهُ مِنْ عَذابِ القَبْرِ، ومِنْ عَذابِ النَّارِ.
O Allah, forgive [Fulān (name of deceased)], have mercy upon him, grant him well-being, and pardon him. Make his resting place honorable, and his entrance spacious. Wash him with water, snow, and hail. Purify him from sins just as a white garment is purified from dirt. Grant him a home better than his former home, a family better than his former family, and a spouse better than his former spouse. Admit him to Paradise and protect him from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Fire.
Allahumma-ghfir li [Fulān (name of deceased)] warhamhu wa 'aafihi wa'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu, wa wassi' madkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-maa-i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khaṭaaya kamaa yunaqqath-thawbul-abyaḍu 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 'adhab il-qabri, wa min 'adhabin-naar.
When to Read
This supplication is specifically for when a Muslim passes away. While the specific wording here is a general prayer for the deceased, its application to someone known for arrogance highlights the importance of remembering that Allah's mercy is vast and we should not despair of His forgiveness for any soul, regardless of their worldly shortcomings. It is a beautiful reminder that our duty is to pray for them, leaving their judgment to Allah.
How to Read
When reciting this dua, it's recommended to do so with sincerity and humility. Replace '[Fulān (name of deceased)]' with the actual name of the person. You can raise your hands in supplication as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ did for the deceased. Focus on the meaning of the words and supplicate earnestly, asking Allah to envelop the deceased in His vast mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua asks Allah for several things: forgiveness of sins, mercy, well-being, pardon, an honorable reception, spacious dwelling, purification from sins, a better abode, better family, a better spouse, entry into Paradise, and protection from the punishment of the grave and the Fire. It encompasses the essential requests for a deceased person's akhirah (hereafter). Reciting it demonstrates our care for fellow Muslims even after they have departed, and it is a means of earning reward for ourselves through pleasing Allah and fulfilling our obligation to the ummah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by 'Awf ibn Malik al-Ashja'i: I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ praying over a bier. He said: 'O Allah, forgive him, have mercy on him, keep him safe, pardon him, make his lodging honourable, make his grave spacious, wash him with water and snow and hail, and cleanse him from his sins as a white garment is cleansed from dirt. Give him a house better than his house, and a family better than his family, and grant him to enter Paradise, and protect him from the punishment of the grave (or from the punishment of the Fire).' He said: 'And 'Awf ibn Malik wished that he were in his place.