اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِفُلانِ بْنِ فُلانٍ، وارْحَمْهُ، وعافِهِ، واعْفُ عَنْهُ، وأَكْرِمْ نُزُلَهُ، ووَسِّعْ مُدْخَلَهُ، واغْسِلْهُ بالماءِ والثَّلْجِ والبَرَدِ، ونَقِّهِ مِنَ الخَطايا كما يُنَقَّى الثَّوْبُ الأَبْيَضُ 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 [Name of the deceased, son of his father], have mercy upon him, grant him well-being, pardon him, honor his reception, make his grave spacious, cleanse 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 to Paradise, and protect him from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Fire.
Allahumma-ghfir li [Fulan bin Fulan], war-hamhu, wa 'aafihi, wa'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu, wa wassi' madkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-maa'i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataaya kama yunaqqath-thawbul-abyadu minad-danasi, wa abdilhu daaran khayran min daarihi, wa ahlan khayran min ahlihi, wa zawjan khayran min zawjihi, wa adkhilhul-jannata, wa a'idhhu min 'adhabil-qabri, wa min 'adhibin-naari.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is suitable to be recited at any time following the death of a Muslim, especially during funeral prayers (Salat al-Janazah) or when visiting the grave. It is particularly relevant when the deceased may have had shortcomings or was known to have caused trouble, as the prayer asks for extensive divine forgiveness and mercy.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt plea to Allah. Replace '[Fulan bin Fulan]' with the name of the deceased and his father's name (e.g., 'Ali bin Ahmad'). Focus on the meaning of each phrase, asking Allah to cover the deceased's faults with His vast mercy. Ensure you are in a state of purity (wudu) if possible, though it is not strictly mandatory for reciting dua.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is a profound act of mercy towards the deceased Muslim. It embodies the Islamic principle that a Muslim can pray for another, even after their passing. The comprehensive nature of the dua, asking for forgiveness, mercy, well-being, spaciousness of the grave, purification, and protection from hellfire, reflects the immense need of the deceased for Allah's grace. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this prayer, demonstrating its importance and efficacy. It also reminds us of our own need for Allah's forgiveness and mercy, regardless of our actions in this life.
Source & Authentication
The text provided is the dua itself, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for the deceased. Its context is within the general supplications made for a Muslim who has passed away. The accompanying hadith in Sahih Muslim (963) details the prayer of Salat al-Janazah, and this specific supplication is part of that prayer and can be recited individually as well.