291. Dua for Entering Graveyard (Masnoon Dua)
Dua for entering graveyard in Arabic
اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَهْلِ الدِّيَارِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ وَالْمُسْلِمِيْنَ وَيَرْحَمُ اللَّهُ الْمُسْتَقْدِمِيْنَ مِنَّا وَالْمُسْتَأْخِرِيْنَ وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ بِكُمْ لَلَاحِقُونَ
Dua for entering graveyard English Transliteration
As-salamu 'ala ahlid diya-ri minal mu’minin wal muslimin, wa yarhamullahul mustaq’dimina minna-wal mustakhirin, wa inna- insa allahu bikum lala-’hiqun
Dua for entering graveyard English Translation
Peace be upon the inhabitants of this place among the believers and Muslims. May Allah have mercy upon those who have gone on ahead of us and those who come later on, and we will join you, if Allah wills.
A’isha (RA) asked Allah’s messenger (ﷺ) what she should say, i.e. when visiting graves, and he told her to say (The Dua is mentioned above).
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
"وَعَنْ عَائِشَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا قَالَتْ: كَيْفَ أَقُولُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ؟ تَعْنِي فِي زِيَارَةِ الْقُبُورِ قَالَ: "" قُولِي: السَّلَامُ عَلَى أَهْلِ الدِّيَارِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُسْلِمِينَ وَيَرْحَمُ اللَّهُ الْمُسْتَقْدِمِينَ مِنَّا وَالْمُسْتَأْخِرِينَ وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ بِكُمْ للاحقون "" . رَوَاهُ مُسلم
She said she asked God’s messenger what she should say, i.e. when visiting graves, and he told her to say, “Peace be upon the inhabitants of the abodes, believers and Muslims, and God show mercy to those of us who go before and those who go later. If God will we shall join you."" Muslim transmitted it. [Sahih (Albani). Mishkatul Masabih: 1767]
Benefits of Dua for Entering Graveyard
This dua for entering graveyard reminds Muslims of the shortness of life, brings mercy for those who passed, and keeps the heart soft with hope in Allah’s forgiveness and kindness.
- Allah shows Rahmah to Muslims who use this dua for entering graveyard.
- Masnoon dua for dead person brings maghfirat for those resting in qabristan.
- This dua for forgiveness in Islam helps Muslims remember their own akhirah.
- Qabristan ki dua keeps the heart full of zikr Allah and Amal for the dead.
- Using this masnoon dua at graveyard asks Allah to forgive both early and late ones.
When to Recite Dua For Entering Graveyard
This dua for entering graveyard is recited with Iman, sending peace to the believers resting in qabristan and asking Allah for forgiveness and mercy for those who passed and those still living.
- When stepping into the graveyard, recite this dua for entering graveyard for all Muslims.
- After reaching qabristan, use this masnoon dua for dead and pray for maghfirat.
- While walking among the graves, say the dua for graveyard and ask Allah for forgiveness in Islam.
- When visiting for dua for dead person, make this dua for entering graveyard for Barakah.
- During any visit to qabristan, remember to recite this dua for grave and mercy for all.
How to perform Dua for Entering Graveyard
When you step into the qabristan, this dua for entering graveyard is a way to greet the dead and ask Allah for forgiveness for all. It is a masnoon dua that brings Barakah and reminds us of our own return to Allah.
- Enter the graveyard with right foot and say this masnoon dua for dead with a soft voice.
- Stand still and recite dua for maghfirat, asking Allah to forgive those in the graves.
- Remember to pray for both early and late Muslims by saying this dua for forgiveness in Islam.
- While walking, quietly repeat this dua for graveyard and think about your own akhirah.
- Before leaving, make dua for dead person and ask Allah to give mercy to all buried in qabristan.
Summary
The dua for entering graveyard is a masnoon dua that gives salam to the believers resting in the qabristan and asks Allah to show mercy to those who passed before and those who will come after.
This dua for entering graveyard reminds Muslims about forgiveness in Islam and the need to pray for maghfirat for all. When a Muslim says this dua for graveyard, it brings Barakah and helps remember the shortness of life.
This Islamic dua teaches us to make dua for dead and living, showing care for every Muslim. The main lesson is to always ask Allah for mercy and forgiveness for everyone.