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 وَعَذَابِ النَّارِ
O Allah, forgive him, have mercy upon him, grant him well-being, and pardon him. Honor his hospitality and make his entrance wide. Wash him with water, snow, and hail. Purify him from sins just 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. Enter him into Paradise and protect him from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Fire.
Allahumma-ghfir lahu warhamhu wa 'afihi wa'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu wa wassi' mudkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-ma'i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataaya kama naqqaita ath-thawbal-abyada 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 'adhab-il-qabri wa 'adhab-in-naari.
When to Read
This supplication is recited for any deceased Muslim, but it holds particular significance for someone who passed away while undertaking Hajj. The act of dying during such a sacred journey is seen as a special circumstance. Recite this dua with sincerity and a heavy heart when you hear of a Muslim brother or sister who has passed away, especially during the blessed days or months of Hajj.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere intention and a hopeful heart. Raise your hands if you are reciting it individually in private, mimicking the posture of supplication. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, remembering Allah's mercy and power. It is a profound act of brotherhood and sisterhood in Islam to pray for those who have departed from this world.
Virtues & Benefits
Dying during Hajj is often considered a sign of a good end (husnul-khatimah). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this comprehensive dua for the deceased, which encompasses seeking forgiveness, mercy, well-being, and protection from the grave and hellfire. By reciting it, we are actively fulfilling our obligation to pray for our fellow Muslims, earning Allah's pleasure and potentially easing the burden of the deceased in the hereafter. Such a passing can be an expiation for sins, as the pilgrims are already in a state of immense devotion and remembrance of Allah.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Awf bin Malik Al-Ashja'i that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led the funeral prayer, and he would often say: 'Allahumma-ghfir lahu warhamhu wa 'afihi wa'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu wa wassi' mudkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-ma'i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataaya kama naqqaita ath-thawbal-abyada 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 'adhab-il-qabri wa 'adhab-in-naari.' He said: 'And his soul was eased.' (Sahih Muslim 963)