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 وَعَذَابِ النَّارِ.
O Allah, forgive him, have mercy upon him, grant him security, and pardon him. Honor his reception and make spacious his entry. Wash him with water, snow, and hail. Cleanse him of sins as a white garment is cleansed of dirt. Give him a home better than his home, a family better than his family, and a spouse better than his 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' madkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-ma'i wath-thalji wal-baradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataaya kama yunaqqa-th-thawbul-abyadu minad-danasi, wa abdilhu daaran khayran min daarih, wa ahlan khayran min ahlih, wa zawjan khayran min zawjih, wa adkhilhul-jannata, wa a'idh-hu min 'adhabil-qabri wa 'adhabin-nar.
When to Read
This dua is recited for a Muslim who is on their deathbed or has just passed away. It is a profound supplication to seek Allah's immense mercy and forgiveness for the deceased as they transition from this life to the next.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, reflecting on the immense mercy of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala). Ensure the pronunciation is as accurate as possible. It can be recited individually or collectively by family members and friends. The focus should be on genuine empathy and seeking Allah's grace for the elder.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication embodies the compassion and care that Islam encourages for our elders. By asking Allah to forgive their sins, grant them comfort, and welcome them into Jannah, we are fulfilling a part of our responsibility towards them. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this comprehensive dua to ensure the best possible outcome for the deceased, seeking Allah's ultimate mercy which is boundless.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Auf bin Malik Al-Ashja'i that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ prayed over a funeral, and he said: 'O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him. Grant him security and pardon him. Receive him honorably and make his grave spacious. Wash him with water, snow, and hail. Cleanse him from his sins as a white garment is cleansed from dirt. Give him a home better than his home, a family better than his family, and grant him the ability to enter Paradise, and protect him from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Fire.' (Sahih Muslim 963)