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 our living and our dead, those who are present among us and those who are absent, our young and our old, our males and our females. O Allah, whoever You cause to live from among us, let him live upon Islam, and whoever You cause to die from among us, let him die upon faith. O Allah, do not deprive us of its reward and do not lead us astray after it.
Allahumma-ghfir li-hayyinā wa mayyitinā, wa shāhidinā wa ghā'ibinā, wa ṣaghīrinā wa kabīrinā, wa dhakarinā wa untānā. Allahumma man aḥyaytahu minnā fa aḥyihi 'alā al-Islām, wa man tawaffaytahu minnā fa tawaffahu 'alā al-Imān. Allahumma lā taḥrimnā ajrahu wa lā tuḍillanā ba'dahu.
When to Read
This supplication is highly recommended to be recited for a Muslim deceased, especially on the first night of their burial. The first night in the grave is a critical juncture for the deceased, as they face the initial questioning by the angels and the reality of the hereafter sets in. Reciting this dua can be a continuous act of kindness and remembrance for them.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and deep contemplation, envisioning the deceased. Make a heartfelt plea to Allah (SWT) for His mercy upon them. It is permissible for the living relatives and friends to make this dua collectively or individually. While there's no specific prescribed method for the exact wording regarding the first night, the general supplication for the deceased is always beneficial. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible, though it's not strictly mandatory for making dua.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this comprehensive supplication for the deceased. It encompasses forgiveness, mercy, safety from punishment, and ease in the grave. By reciting it, we are fulfilling a communal obligation and showing compassion to our departed brothers and sisters in faith. It reminds us of our own mortality and encourages us to prepare for our return to Allah (SWT). The benefits of making dua for the deceased are immense; it is a means of continued charity (sadaqah jariyah) for the one making the dua and a source of solace and ease for the departed soul.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us a comprehensive supplication to recite for the deceased. In a narration by Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him), the Prophet ﷺ said: 'When you pray for your dead, say: Allahumma-ghfir li-ḥayyinā wa mayyitinā, wa shāhidinā wa ghā'ibinā, wa ṣaghīrinā wa kabīrinā, wa dhakarinā wa untānā. Allahumma man aḥyaytahu minnā fa aḥyihi 'alā al-Islām, wa man tawaffaytahu minnā fa tawaffahu 'alā al-Imān. Allahumma lā taḥrimnā ajrahu wa lā tuḍillanā ba'dahu.' (O Allah, forgive our living and our dead, those who are present among us and those who are absent, our young and our old, our males and our females. O Allah, whoever You cause to live from among us, let him live upon Islam, and whoever You cause to die from among us, let him die upon faith. O Allah, do not deprive us of its reward and do not lead us astray after it.)' While the above hadith is a general supplication for the deceased, the first night in the grave is a particularly vulnerable time. Many scholars have derived specific supplications based on the general teachings for the deceased to address the unique circumstances of this night, focusing on protection and ease. The supplication provided in the 'arabicText' field is a well-known and comprehensive dua used for the deceased, often recited in these difficult moments, seeking Allah's utmost mercy.