اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ، وَأَكْرِمْ نُزُلَهُ، وَوَسِّعْ مُدْخَلَهُ، وَاغْسِلْهُ بِالْمَاءِ وَالثَّلْجِ وَالْبَرَدِ، وَنَقِّهِ مِنَ الْخَطَايَا كَمَا يُنَقَّى الثَّوْبُ الأَبْيَضُ 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 and have mercy on him, grant him well-being and pardon him. Honor his reception, make his grave spacious. Wash 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.
Allahummaghfir lahu warhamhu wa 'aafihi wa'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu, wa wassi' mudkhalahu, waghsilhu bil maa'i waththalji walbaradi, wa naqqihi minal khataaya kamaa yunqqath thawbul abyadu minad danas, wa abdilhu daaran khayran min daarihi, wa ahlan khayran min ahlihi, wa zawjan khayran min zawjihi, wadkhilhul jannata, wa a'idhhu min 'adhaabil qabri, wa min 'adhaabin-naar
When to Read
This supplication is a profound expression of mercy and seeking forgiveness for a deceased Muslim. It's especially fitting for someone we knew who consistently embodied the spirit of helping others, as their good deeds on earth are now a source of hope for their eternal reward. Recite it whenever you remember them, during funeral prayers, or at any time you wish to send them the best of supplications.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt plea to Allah. Imagine the deceased person standing before Allah, and you are asking for His infinite mercy upon them. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, acknowledging Allah's power to forgive, have mercy, and grant Paradise. It's a beautiful way to honor their memory by continuing their legacy of seeking good, even after they've left this world.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this comprehensive supplication, highlighting its immense value. It encompasses seeking Allah's forgiveness (maghfirah), mercy (rahmah), well-being (afiyah), and pardon ('afw). It asks for an honorable reception in the grave and Paradise, protection from the grave's torments, and purification from sins. For those who were known for their kindness and service to others, this dua is a powerful way to ask Allah to multiply their rewards, recognizing their earthly efforts by granting them the ultimate reward: Jannah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Awf ibn Malik: The Prophet (ﷺ) led the funeral prayer. I memorized from him (this supplication) while he was saying: 'O Allah, forgive him, have mercy upon him, grant him security, pardon him, honor his guest (or his alighting place), make his entrance spacious, wash him with water and snow and hail, and cleanse him from his sins as a white garment is cleansed from dirt. Grant him a home better than his home, a family better than his family, and grant him the ability to tread the path of Paradise and protect him from the punishment of the grave (or the torment of the Fire).' Awf ibn Malik said: And I memorized this from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).