اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِحَيِّنَا وَمَيِّتِنَا، وَشَاهِدِنَا وَغَائِبِنَا، وَصَغِيرِنَا وَكَبِيرِنَا، وَذَكَرِنَا وَأُنْثَانَا، اللَّهُمَّ مَنْ أَحْيَيْتَهُ مِنَّا فَأَحْيِهِ عَلَى الإِسْلاَمِ، وَمَنْ تَوَفَّيْتَهُ 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 upon Islam, and whoever You cause to die among us, cause him to die upon faith. O Allah, do not deprive us of his reward, and do not lead us astray after him.
Allahumma ighfir li hayyina wa mayyitina, wa shahidina wa gha'ibina, wa saghirina wa kabirina, wa dhakarinā wa unthana. Allahumma man ahyaytahu minna fa ahyihi 'alal-Islam. Wa man tawaffaytahu minna fa tawaffahu 'alal-Iman. Allahumma la tahrimna ajrahu wa la tudillana ba'dahu.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is recited regularly for all deceased Muslims, including those who may have faced slander or false accusations in life. It is particularly poignant when remembering such individuals, as it encompasses a universal plea for Allah's forgiveness and mercy, irrespective of their worldly trials.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt supplication. Picture the deceased person in your mind, and extend the plea for Allah's mercy. It is best recited after prayers, or at any time you remember the deceased, especially during times of reflection or when visiting their graves. The intention is key: seeking Allah's ultimate justice and forgiveness for your believing brother or sister.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a profound supplication that covers all aspects of a deceased person's life and death. It asks for Allah's forgiveness, acknowledges our reliance on Him for faith, and seeks to be preserved from misguidance after their passing. For someone who was slandered or falsely accused, this dua is a beautiful way to affirm your belief in Allah's perfect justice and His ability to clear their name in the hereafter, seeking a mercy that transcends earthly judgments.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: a continuous charity, knowledge by which people are benefited, or a righteous child who prays for him.' [Sahih Muslim 1631]. He also taught us the general funeral prayer: Allahumma aghfir li hayyina wa mayyitina, wa shahidina wa gha'ibina, wa saghirina wa kabirina, wa dhakarina wa unthana. Allahumma man ahyahtahu minna fa ahhihi 'alal-Islam. Wa man tawaffatahu minna fa tawaffahu 'alal-Iman. Allahumma la tahrimna ajrahu wa la tudillana ba'dahu. (Sahih Muslim 1328)