Dua for the Deceased
Use: Praying for forgiveness and mercy for one who has died
Also searched as: mayyat ki dua • dua for deceased
English guide — translation coming soon.
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ
Allahummaghfir lahu, warhamhu, wa afihi, wafu anhu.
O Allah, forgive him, have mercy on him, grant him health and pardon him.
Janazah, graveside, remembering the dead • Often
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.