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 on him, grant him well-being and pardon him. Honor his refuge, make his entrance spacious. Wash him with water, snow, and hail. Cleanse him from sins as a white garment is cleansed from dirt. Replace his home with a better home, his family with a better family, and his spouse with 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 warhamhu wa 'afihi wa'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu, wa wassi' mudkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-ma'i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataya kama yunaqqa-th-thawbu al-abyadu min ad-danasi, wa abdilhu daran khayran min darrihi, wa ahlan khayran min ahlihi, wa zawjan khayran min zawjihi, wa adkhilhu al-jannata, wa a'idhhu min 'adhab al-qabri, wa min 'adhab an-nari.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly beneficial when recited for a Muslim who has passed away, especially if you know they lived their life with a deep consciousness of Allah's presence and accountability. It's a beautiful way to continue sending them solace and mercy after their departure, and it can be recited at any time, particularly during funerals, memorial gatherings, or even on ordinary days as a heartfelt supplication.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of empathy for the deceased. Imagine Allah's infinite mercy enveloping them. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, reflecting on the immense blessings you are asking Allah to bestow upon the departed soul. It's best recited from the heart, with a quiet and respectful demeanor.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive supplication is a powerful means of seeking Allah's forgiveness, mercy, and ultimate peace for the deceased. It directly asks for the best for them in the Hereafter: comfort in their grave, purification from sins, a beautiful abode in Paradise, and protection from any torment. For the one making the dua, it fulfills a beautiful aspect of Islamic brotherhood, reminding us of our duty to pray for our fellow Muslims even after they have left this world.
Source & Authentication
When Umm Sulaym wanted to offer funeral prayer for her deceased husband Abu Bakr, she asked the Prophet ﷺ: "Is there anything that is said over a deceased person?" He replied: "Yes, we used to say (in the prayer for the dead): Allahumma-ghfir li-hayyina wa mayyitina, wa shahidina wa gha'ibina, wa saghirina wa kabirina, wa dhakarina wa unthana, Allahumma man ahyaytahu minna fa- ahyihi 'ala al-Islam, wa man tawaffaytahu minna fa-tawaffahu 'ala al-iman. Allahumma la tahrimna ajrahu wa la tudillana ba'dahu." This is the general prayer for the dead. However, specific du'as are also taught. The dua provided above is one such specific supplication taught by the Prophet ﷺ for a deceased person, found in Sahih Muslim 963. The core request for forgiveness and mercy is central to all funeral prayers.