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, and grant him well-being and pardon him. Honor his reception, make his grave spacious, and cleanse him with water, snow, and hail. Purify him from sins as a white garment is purified from dirt. Replace his worldly home with a better one, his family with a better one, and his spouse with a better one. 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' madkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-ma'i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataaya kama yunaqqa ath-thawbul-abyadu minad-danasi, wa abdilhu daaran khayran min daarihi, wa ahlan khayran min ahlihi, wa zawjan khayran min zawjihi, wa adkhilhul-jannata, wa a'idhhu min 'adhabil-qabri wa min 'adhabin-naar.
When to Read
This supplication is specifically recited when attending the funeral prayer for a deceased Muslim. It is also appropriate to recite it when visiting a gathering of mourners to offer condolences and support.
How to Read
This dua is typically recited by the Imam during the funeral prayer, or by individuals standing behind the Imam. It should be recited with sincerity, humility, and a focus on the deceased and the mercy of Allah. It's a moment for deep reflection on mortality and our reliance on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks Allah's ultimate mercy for the deceased. It covers forgiveness, well-being, protection from sins, and a beautiful transition to the Hereafter. Reciting it fulfills a communal duty of praying for our departed brothers and sisters, seeking Allah's pleasure for them and easing their journey.
Source & Authentication
When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) led the funeral prayer for a deceased person, he would say: 'O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him, and grant him well-being and pardon him. Honor his reception, make his grave spacious, and cleanse him with water, snow, and hail. Purify him from sins as a white garment is purified from dirt. Replace his worldly home with a better one, his family with a better one, and his spouse with a better one. Admit him to Paradise and protect him from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Fire.' (Sahih Muslim 963)