Dua When Visiting Graves
Use: Greeting the people of the graves and remembering the Hereafter
Also searched as: qabristan ki dua
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ أَهْلَ الدِّيَارِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُسْلِمِينَ وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ بِكُمْ لَلَاحِقُونَ
As-salamu alaykum ahlad-diyari minal-muminina wal-muslimin, wa inna in sha Allahu bikum lalahiqun.
Peace be upon you, people of these abodes — believers and Muslims. And we, if Allah wills, will join you.
Entering a graveyard • Once
Softens the heart toward the Hereafter while praying for those buried.
📚 Source: Sahih Muslim • Grade: Sahih
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua When Visiting Graves?
Entering a graveyard. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua When Visiting Graves?
Softens the heart toward the Hereafter while praying for those buried.
Where is Dua When Visiting Graves from?
Source: Sahih Muslim. Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.