Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Ongoing Charity (Sadaqah Jariyah) for the Deceased

Deceased
Hasan HadithAl-Albani declared it Hasan in 'Ahkam al-Jana'iz' (no. 104)

ุงู„ู„ูŽู‘ู‡ูู…ูŽู‘ ุงุฌู’ุนูŽู„ู’ ู‚ูŽุจู’ุฑูŽู‡ู ุฑูŽูˆู’ุถูŽุฉู‹ ู…ูู†ู’ ุฑููŠูŽุงุถู ุงู„ู’ุฌูŽู†ูŽู‘ุฉูุŒ ูˆูŽู„ุง ุชูŽุฌู’ุนูŽู„ู’ู‡ู ุญููู’ุฑูŽุฉู‹ ู…ูู†ู’ ุญูููŽุฑู ุงู„ู†ูู‘ูŠุฑูŽุงู†ู

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O Allah, make his grave a garden from the gardens of Paradise, and do not make it a pit from the pits of the Fire.

Allahummaj'al qabrahu rawdatan min riyadil-jannah, wa la taj'alhu hufrotan min huforin-niran

When to Read

This dua is beautiful to recite when visiting the grave of a loved one, or even at any time when you wish to make supplication for them. It's a powerful reminder of our duty to pray for those who have passed on, especially when we have performed an act of charity in their name.

How to Read

Recite with sincerity and focus, envisioning the mercy of Allah covering the deceased. It can be recited while standing at the graveside, sitting nearby, or even from afar, with your hands raised in supplication. The intention is key: a heartfelt plea for Allah's forgiveness and mercy.

Virtues & Benefits

The concept of 'sadaqah jariyah' (ongoing charity) is a cornerstone of Islamic practice, providing continuous benefit to both the giver and the recipient, even after death. The Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ said: 'When a person dies, their deeds stop except for three: an ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who supplicates for them.' (Sahih Muslim 1631). This dua is a direct supplication for the deceased to receive the immense reward associated with such actions, asking Allah to grant them a comfortable resting place in the hereafter.

Source & Authentication

Hasan HadithAl-Albani declared it Hasan in 'Ahkam al-Jana'iz' (no. 104)
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