288. Dua when placing the body in Grave
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, ‘When you put death body in grave, say:
Dua when placing the body in Grave in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَعَلَى مِلَّةِ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ
Dua when placing the body in Grave English Transliteration
Bismillaahi wa 'alaa millati Rasoolillaah
Dua when placing the body in Grave English Translation
With the Name of Allah and according to the millat of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).
Sunnah is to place the dead in the grave on his right side. There is no evidence to place the dead on his back and hands on the chest. When giving soil, there is no Dua to recite except Bismillah.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ عَيَّاشٍ، حَدَّثَنَا لَيْثُ بْنُ أَبِي سُلَيْمٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ الأَحْمَرُ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحَجَّاجُ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ إِذَا أُدْخِلَ الْمَيِّتُ الْقَبْرَ قَالَ " بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَعَلَى مِلَّةِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ " . وَقَالَ أَبُو خَالِدٍ مَرَّةً إِذَا وُضِعَ الْمَيِّتُ فِي لَحْدِهِ قَالَ " بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَعَلَى سُنَّةِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ " . وَقَالَ هِشَامٌ فِي حَدِيثِهِ " بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَفِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ وَعَلَى مِلَّةِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ " .
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “When the deceased was placed in the grave, the Prophet (ﷺ) would say: ‘Bismillah, wa ‘ala millati rasul-illah (In the Name of Allah and according to the religion of the Messenger of Allah).’” Abu Khalid said on one occasion, when the deceased was placed in the grave: “Bismillah wa ‘ala sunnati rasul- illah (In the Name of Allah and according to the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah).” Hisham said in his narration: “Bismillah, wa fi sabil-illah, wa ‘ala millati rasul-illah (In the Name of Allah, for the sake of Allah and according to the religion of the Messenger of Allah).” [Sahih (Albani). Ibn Majah: 1550]
Benefits of Dua for Funeral
This dua for funeral brings comfort and Barakah when placing the body in the grave, following the way of the Messenger of Allah and asking for Allah’s mercy and protection for the deceased.
- Bismillah at burial gives the grave safety and peace with Allah’s name.
- Dua for funeral follows the Messenger of Allah’s way and brings blessings.
- Islamic burial dua helps the soul rest easy and keeps the burial simple.
- Qabar par mitti dalne ki dua brings hope for Allah’s mercy on the deceased.
When to Recite Dua For Funeral
This dua for funeral is recited with a heart full of Iman, asking Allah for mercy and following the Messenger of Allah’s way as we place the body in the grave in the name of Allah.
- When placing the body in the grave in Islam, recite this dua for funeral with bismillah.
- At the time of qabar par mitti dalne ki dua, use this Islamic burial dua for the deceased.
- After finishing funeral prayer in Islam, say the dua for grave before burial starts.
- While attending a Muslim funeral service, make this dua for funeral for Barakah and mercy.
- During burial in Islam, remember to recite in the name of Allah and follow the Messenger of Allah.
How to perform Dua when placing the body in Grave
At the time of burial, the dua for funeral is a short but blessed act that follows the way of the Messenger of Allah. This Islamic burial step brings comfort and Barakah for the person being buried.
- Quietly say bismillah before you lower the body, remembering Allah’s name in your heart.
- As you place the body in the grave, recite the dua for funeral with full respect and care.
- Make sure the body faces the qiblah, following the right way of Muslim burial in Islam.
- Ask Allah to give the person ease and forgiveness, using this masnoon dua for grave.
- After finishing, keep making silent dua for the deceased, hoping for Allah’s mercy and light.
Summary
The dua for funeral is said when placing the body in the grave, using bismillah and following the millat of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. This dua for funeral shows Muslims to start every Amal in the name of Allah and follow the right way of burial in Islam as taught by Rasulullah.
This masnoon dua brings Barakah and respect for the Sunnah during Muslim burial. It is a simple zikr Allah that connects the Muslim funeral service with the right actions at the grave.
This dua for grave is a main part of janaza ki dua and qabar par mitti dalne ki dua.