اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِفُلاَنٍ، وَارْفَعْ دَرَجَتَهُ فِي الْمَهْدِيِّينَ، وَاخْلُفْهُ فِي عَقِبِهِ فِي الْغَابِرِينَ، وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلَهُ يَا رَبَّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَافْسَحْ لَهُ فِي قَبْرِهِ وَنَوِّرْ لَهُ فِيهِ
O Allah, forgive [name of deceased], raise his rank among those who are guided, and be his successor among those who remain. Forgive us and him, O Lord of the worlds, and make his grave spacious and luminous for him.
Allahummaghfir li [name of deceased], warfa' darajatahu fil-mahdiyyeen, wakhlafhu fi 'aqibihi fil-ghabireen, waghfir lana wa lahu ya Rabb al-'alamin, wafsah lahu fi qabrihi wa nawwir lahu feeh
When to Read
This comprehensive supplication is ideally recited after the 'Isha prayer or before sleeping, directing its blessings towards a deceased Muslim. While it's a powerful dua at any time, reciting it before sleep allows for a quiet and focused moment of reflection and earnest prayer for the departed.
How to Read
Before reciting, pause and bring to mind the deceased individual for whom you are praying. Replace '[name of deceased]' with their actual name. Speak the words with sincerity and a humble heart, focusing on the meaning of each phrase: seeking forgiveness, elevation, legacy, and peace for them in the grave. Imagine Allah's vast mercy encompassing them as you make this dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound requests for the deceased. It seeks Allah's ultimate forgiveness, elevates their status in the hereafter, ensures their legacy is well-cared for, and grants them comfort and light in the grave. Making dua for the deceased is a beautiful act of kindness that benefits both the living and the departed, reflecting the interconnectedness of the Ummah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'When a person dies, their deeds come to an end except for three things: a continuous charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who supplicates for them.' (Sahih Muslim 1631). This dua embodies the supplication of a righteous child or any believer for another.
Source & Authentication
The full narration often includes the context of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ teaching this supplication to a father praying for his son. The emphasis is on a comprehensive prayer for the deceased's well-being in the grave and hereafter.