اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِحَيِّنَا وَمَيِّتِنَا، وَشَاهِدِنَا وَغَائِبِنَا، وَصَغِيرِنَا وَكَبِيرِنَا، وَذَكَرِنَا وَأُنْثَانَا، اللَّهُمَّ مَنْ أَحْيَيْتَهُ مِنَّا فَأَحْيِهِ عَلَى الإِسْلاَمِ، وَمَنْ تَوَفَّتْهُ مِنَّا فَتَوَفَّهُ عَلَى الإِيمَانِ، اللَّهُمَّ لاَ تَحْرِمْنَا أَجْرَهُ وَلاَ تُضِلَّنَا بَعْدَهُ.
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 keep alive among us, keep him alive on Islam, and whoever You cause to die among us, cause him to die on faith. O Allah, do not deprive us of his reward and do not let us stray after him.
Allahumma ighfir li hayyina wa mayyitina, wa shahidina wa gha'ibina, wa saghirina wa kabirina, wa dhakarina wa unthana. Allahumma man ahyaytahu minna fa-ahyihi 'alal-Islam, wa man tawaffaytahu minna fa-tawaffahu 'alal-iman. Allahumma la tahrimna ajrahu wa la tudhillana ba'dahu.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is recited during the funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah). It is also appropriate to recite this prayer individually for any Muslim who has passed away, regardless of whether you knew them or they caused you difficulty in life. The intention is to seek Allah's universal mercy for all Muslims.
How to Read
This dua is best recited standing during the funeral prayer, following the prescribed salutations and intentions. If reciting individually, it can be done at any time, facing the direction of the Kaaba if possible, with sincere intention and humility, asking Allah to overlook the shortcomings of the deceased and grant them His mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This is a profound supplication that encompasses all Muslims, living and deceased, present and absent. It highlights the Muslim's belief in Allah's sovereignty and His ability to guide and preserve faith. By asking Allah not to deprive us of the deceased's reward and not to let us stray after their passing, we acknowledge our reliance on Him and seek His continued guidance. This dua specifically addresses the desire for mercy for the deceased, even if they had caused trouble, emphasizing the vastness of Allah's forgiveness and the importance of continuing to pray for all believers.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'When you offer the funeral prayer over a dead person, say: Allahumma ighfir li hayyina wa mayyitina, wa shahidina wa gha'ibina, wa saghirina wa kabirina, wa dhakarina wa unthana. Allahumma man ahyaytahu minna fa-ahyihi 'alal-Islam, wa man tawaffaytahu minna fa-tawaffahu 'alal-iman. Allahumma la tahrimna ajrahu wa la tudhillana 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 keep alive among us, keep him alive on Islam, and whoever You cause to die among us, cause him to die on faith. O Allah, do not deprive us of his reward and do not let us stray after him.)