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 upon him, grant him well-being and pardon him. Honor his resting place and make spacious his entrance. Wash him with water, snow, and hail. Purify him from sins just as a white garment is purified from dirt. Exchange his home for a better home, his family for a better family, and his spouse for a better spouse. Admit him to Paradise and protect him from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Fire.
Allahumma-ghfir lahu wa-rhamhu wa-'afihi wa-'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu wa wassi' madkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-ma'i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataaya kama yunaqqa-th-thawbu-l-abyadu minad-danasi, wa abdilhu daaran khayran min daarihi, wa ahlan khayran min ahlihi, wa zawjan khayran min zawjihi, wa adkhilhul-jannata, wa a'idh-hu min 'adhab-il-qabri wa min 'adhab-in-naari.
When to Read
This profound supplication is a cornerstone for any Muslim mourning a loved one. We recite it during the funeral prayer, at the graveside, and at any time we remember them. It's particularly poignant when we reflect on their life and any lingering questions or concerns we might have had, turning those worries into earnest prayers for Allah's boundless mercy.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and humility, envisioning Allah's mercy enveloping the deceased. It's a prayer from the heart, seeking the ultimate forgiveness and comfort for our departed brother or sister. Feel the weight of our connection to them, and let that drive your supplication. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this beautiful and comprehensive prayer, so reciting it with the intention of following his Sunnah adds to its beauty.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is incredibly comprehensive, covering essential aspects of seeking mercy for the deceased. It asks for forgiveness for sins, relief from trials, and a blessed abode in the hereafter. By asking Allah to 'purify him from sins just as a white garment is purified from dirt,' we're acknowledging our own need for purification and extending that hope to those who have passed. It's a direct application of the Islamic principle that the living can benefit the dead through prayer and good deeds.
Source & Authentication
An-Nawwas bin Sam'an Al-Anshari (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that he asked the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) about the rulings concerning the dead. He said: 'When a believing servant dies, his deeds are cut off from him except for three: a continuous charity, knowledge that is benefited from, or a righteous child who prays for him.' He said: 'And in his grave, he is visited by a man with a handsome face, wearing fine clothes, and with a good fragrance. He says: "Rejoice with the good news! This is the day you were promised." Then it is said to him: 'Who are you? May Allah give you good tidings.' He says: 'I am your good deeds. By Allah, I do not know of you other than that you were quick to obey Allah and slow to disobey Him. As for the disbelieving servant, or the unrighteous servant, his deeds are cut off from him. And in his grave, he is visited by a man with an ugly face, wearing ugly clothes, and with a bad fragrance. He says: 'Rejoice with the evil news! This is the day you were promised.' Then it is said to him: 'Who are you? May Allah give you evil tidings.' He says: 'I am your evil deeds. By Allah, I do not know of you other than that you were quick to disobey Allah and slow to obey Him.' An-Nawwas said: 'And the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught us a dua to say for the deceased: (He then mentioned the dua in the entry).''