اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ وَأَكْرِمْ نُزُلَهُ وَوَسِّعْ مُدْخَلَهُ وَاغْسِلْهُ بِالْمَاءِ وَالثَّلْجِ وَالْبَرَدِ وَنَقِّهِ مِنَ الْخَطَايَا كَمَا يُنَقَّى الثَّوْبُ الْأَبْيَضُ 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, have mercy on him, grant him well-being, and pardon him. Be generous to him with a comfortable resting place, expand his grave. Wash him with water, snow, and hail, and purify him from sins as a white garment is purified from dirt. Grant him a home better than his home, a family better than his family, and a spouse better than his spouse. Admit him into Paradise and protect him from the torment of the grave and the torment of the Fire.
Allahummaghfir lahu warhamhu wa 'aafihi wa 'fu 'anhu wa akrim nuzulahu wa wassi' madkhalahu waghsilhu bil-ma'i wath-thalji wal-baradi wa naqqihi minal-khataya kama yunaqqa ath-thawbul-abyadu minad-danasi wa abdilhu daaran khairan min daarihi wa ahlan khairan min ahlihi wa zawjan khairan min zawjihi wa adkhilhul-Jannata wa a'idhhu min 'adhaabil-qabri wa min 'adhaabin-Naar.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is most appropriate to recite for a deceased Muslim. It is particularly recommended when praying the **Janazah (funeral) prayer**, where it forms a significant part of the supplication for the departed. You can also recite it **at the graveside** after burial, or simply **in your personal prayers** (duas) for the deceased person at any time. Given the context of a deceased who might have had limitations in understanding, your sincere and frequent supplication is an immense act of mercy from you towards them.
How to Read
Recite this dua with **sincerity and humility**, firmly believing in Allah's boundless mercy and power to forgive. When reciting, it is customary to change the pronouns according to the gender of the deceased: - For a male: use *lahu* (for him), *hu* (him). (The provided Arabic text is for a male). - For a female: use *laha* (for her), *ha* (her). Example: "Allahummaghfir **laha** warham**ha**..." - For multiple individuals: use *lahum* (for them), *hum* (them). Example: "Allahummaghfir **lahum** warham**hum**..." Make sure your heart is present, acknowledging that you are seeking intercession from the Most Merciful for the deceased. This particular dua, taught by the Prophet ﷺ, encompasses many profound requests, making it a powerful plea.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this profound dua carries immense virtues, both for the departed and for the one making the supplication. 1. **A Plea for Allah's Boundless Mercy:** The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, emphasizing its deep spiritual significance. It asks Allah for total forgiveness, mercy, purification from sins, and protection from the torments of the grave and the Fire. For a deceased person who may have had **limitations in understanding religious rulings or difficulties in adhering to them**, this comprehensive plea for Allah's vast mercy is profoundly beneficial. We remember that Allah's justice is perfect, and He judges His servants based on their knowledge, capacity, and intentions, making a sincere plea for mercy all the more crucial. 2. **Elevated Status in the Hereafter:** The supplication directly asks Allah to grant the deceased a home, family, and spouse better than what they had in this world, and to admit them into Jannah. This is a direct request for an elevated status and eternal bliss, affirming our hope in Allah's generosity even for those who might have struggled in their earthly journey. 3. **Relief from Torment:** The request for protection from the torment of the grave and the Fire are among the most crucial aspects of this dua. It offers profound hope for ease, comfort, and ultimate salvation for the departed soul, especially when we consider potential shortcomings they might have had. 4. **Fulfilling a Sunnah and Showing Compassion:** By reciting this specific dua, you are following the beautiful Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is an act of worship in itself, earning you reward. It also reflects your deep compassion and love for your fellow Muslim, fulfilling the rights of the deceased by praying for their ultimate well-being in the Hereafter.
Source & Authentication
Awf ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ offered a funeral prayer and I memorized from his supplication, "O Allah, forgive him, have mercy on him, grant him well-being, and pardon him. Be generous to him with a comfortable resting place, expand his grave. Wash him with water, snow, and hail, and purify him from sins as a white garment is purified from dirt. Grant him a home better than his home, a family better than his family, and a spouse better than his spouse. Admit him into Paradise and protect him from the torment of the grave and from the torment of the Fire." — Sahih Muslim 963