اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِفُلانِ بْنِ فُلانٍ ، وَارْفَعْ دَرَجَتَهُ فِي المَهْدِيِّينَ ، وَاخْلُفْهُ فِي عَقِبِهِ فِي الغَابِرِينَ ، وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلَهُ يَا رَبَّ العَالَمِينَ ، وَافْسَحْ لَهُ فِي قَبْرِهِ ، وَنَوِّرْ لَهُ فِيهِ
O Allah, forgive [name of deceased], son of [father's name]. Elevate his ranks among those who are guided. Appoint his successor for him among those who remain. Forgive us and him, O Lord of the worlds. Make his grave spacious for him and illuminate it for him.
Allahummaghfir li [name of deceased] ibn [father's name], warfa' darajatahu fil mahdiyyin, wakhlufhu fi 'aqibihi fil ghabirin. Waghfir lana wa lahu ya Rabbal 'alamin. Wafsah lahu fi qabrihi, wa nawwir lahu fih.
When to Read
This is a general supplication for any deceased Muslim. It is particularly relevant when a person has passed away, and there's a concern about them having committed minor shirk, as this dua asks for forgiveness and elevation, seeking Allah's mercy for any shortcomings.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention, focusing on the mercy and forgiveness of Allah. It's best recited after the funeral prayer, during the burial, or anytime thereafter, directed towards the deceased. Ensure you replace '[name of deceased]' and '[father's name]' with the actual names.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encompasses several pleas for the deceased: seeking Allah's forgiveness, raising their status among the guided, and ensuring their legacy is protected. It also asks for the grave to be spacious and illuminated, reflecting the comfort and peace we wish for our departed loved ones in the hereafter. The general nature of this dua makes it a comprehensive request for mercy, which is essential, especially when there's uncertainty about the deceased's state.
Source & Authentication
The narration states that when the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) performed the funeral prayer, he would supplicate: 'Allahumma [mentioning the deceased's name]. O Allah, forgive him and elevate his ranks among those who are guided. Appoint his successor for him among those who remain. Forgive us and him, O Lord of the worlds. Make his grave spacious for him and illuminate it for him.' (Sahih Muslim 904)