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Dua for the Deceased

Use: Praying for forgiveness and mercy for one who has died

Also searched as: mayyat ki duadua for deceased

English guide — translation coming soon.

Arabic

اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ

Transliteration

Allahummaghfir lahu, warhamhu, wa afihi, wafu anhu.

English Meaning

O Allah, forgive him, have mercy on him, grant him health and pardon him.

⏰ When

Janazah, graveside, remembering the dead • Often

✨ Virtue

The opening of the funeral supplication taught for the deceased.

📚 Source: Sahih Muslim • Grade: Sahih

Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When should I recite Dua for the Deceased?

Janazah, graveside, remembering the dead. Recite it often.

What is the virtue of Dua for the Deceased?

The opening of the funeral supplication taught for the deceased.

Where is Dua for the Deceased from?

Source: Sahih Muslim. Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.

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