اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِأَحْيَائِنَا وَأَمْوَاتِنَا، 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. Forgive our young and our old, our males and our females. O Allah, whoever You give life to among us, keep him alive on Islam, and whoever You cause to die among us, cause him to die on faith. O Allah, do not deprive us of its (Islam's) reward and do not lead us astray after it.
Allahumma-ghfir li-ahya'ina wa amwatina, wa shahidina wa gha'ibina, wa saghirina wa kabirina, wa dhakarinā wa unthana. Allahumma man ah-yaytahu 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 powerful supplication is particularly potent when recited during the blessed hours of Tahajjud (night prayer). The stillness of the night, the detachment from worldly distractions, and the intense focus on Allah make it an ideal time to remember our departed loved ones and seek Allah's infinite mercy for them. It can be made anytime during Tahajjud, especially after finishing your prayers.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a hopeful heart. Face the Qiblah if possible, raise your hands as you would in supplication, and pour out your heart to Allah. Reflect on the meaning of the words, realizing that you are asking the Creator of all to bestow His forgiveness and mercy. Consistency is key; making this a regular part of your night worship will, insha'Allah, bring immense benefit.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua during Tahajjud is a beautiful act of remembrance and compassion for those who have passed. It reflects our commitment to Islam and our hope for their salvation. By asking Allah to keep us firm on Islam and Iman, and to grant us reward for remembering the deceased, we are essentially seeking Allah's continuous blessings for both ourselves and our loved ones who are no longer with us. This supplication encapsulates a comprehensive plea for forgiveness, guidance, and mercy for the entire Muslim community, living and deceased.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'When any one of you offers funeral prayer, he should supplicate: 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 give life to among us, keep him alive on Islam, and whoever You cause to die among us, cause him to die on faith. O Allah, do not deprive us of its (Islam's) reward and do not lead us astray after it.'