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 hospitality, and make his entrance spacious. Wash him with water, snow, and hail, and purify him from sins as a white garment is purified 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 wa-rhamhu, wa 'afihi wa-f'u 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu, wa wassi' madkhalahu, wa-ghsilhu bil-ma'i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataya kama yunaqqa ath-thawbul-abyadu minad-danasi, wa abdilhu daran khayran min darrih, wa ahlan khayran min ahlih, wa zawjan khayran min zawjih, wa adkhilhul-jannata, wa a'idh-hu min 'adhabiq-qabri wa min 'adhabin-nar.
When to Read
This is a general supplication for any deceased Muslim. It's particularly poignant to recite for someone known for their kindness to animals, as this supplication encompasses seeking forgiveness, mercy, and comfort for the deceased in the Hereafter, reflecting a hope that their good deeds, including their compassion, will weigh heavily on their scale.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt plea to Allah. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, remembering the deceased and their good character. It can be recited individually or as part of a group supplication. It is encouraged to make personal duas for the deceased as well, mentioning specific good deeds like their kindness to animals.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a profound act of kindness towards the deceased. By asking Allah for forgiveness, mercy, and a good dwelling in the Hereafter, we are helping them in a way that is far more impactful than any worldly gesture. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this comprehensive dua to be recited for the deceased, highlighting the immense benefit such prayers hold for them.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, when the bier of Sa'd b. Mu'adh was carried, and they were the carriers of the bier of Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) and those who were with him, they said: Fortunate indeed Sa'd! He has died in a state that he has found rest from the hardships of the world. Upon this the Prophet (ﷺ) said: You should not do this. Fortunate indeed is Sa'd; he is a believer and the First Chapter of Sahih Muslim. The narration mentioned here refers to a general supplication for the deceased as taught by the Prophet ﷺ. The specific wording for this comprehensive dua is found in Sahih Muslim Book 4, Hadith 963 (and other similar narrations).