289. Dua when put the body in Grave
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, When you put death body in grave, say:
Dua when put the body in Grave in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَفِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ وَعَلَى مِلَّةِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ
Dua when put the body in Grave English Transliteration
Bismillahi wa fi sabilillahi wa 'ala millati rasoolillah (ﷺ)
Dua when put the body in Grave English Translation
With the Name of Allah, in the path of Allah and according to the millat of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبِي الْقَاسِمِ أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ الرَّبِيعِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، حَدَّثَنَا حُصَيْنٌ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ أَبِي ثَابِتٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ جَاءَ أَعْرَابِيٌّ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ لَقَدْ جِئْتُكَ مِنْ عِنْدِ قَوْمٍ مَا يَتَزَوَّدُ لَهُمْ رَاعٍ وَلاَ يَخْطِرُ لَهُمْ فَحْلٌ . فَصَعِدَ الْمِنْبَرَ فَحَمِدَ اللَّهَ ثُمَّ قَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ اسْقِنَا غَيْثًا مُغِيثًا مَرِيئًا طَبَقًا مَرِيعًا غَدَقًا عَاجِلاً غَيْرَ رَائِثٍ " . ثُمَّ نَزَلَ فَمَا يَأْتِيهِ أَحَدٌ مِنْ وَجْهٍ مِنَ الْوُجُوهِ إِلاَّ قَالُوا قَدْ أُحْيِينَا .
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “A Bedouin came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, I have come to you from people who have no place to graze their flocks and even their male camels have become weak. He mounted the pulpit and praised Allah, then he said: ‘O Allah, send upon us all abundant, wholesome rain, productive and plentiful, sooner rather than later.’ Then the rain came down, and no one came to him from any direction but they said: ‘We have been revived.’” [Sahih (Albani). Ibn Majah: 1270]
Benefits of Dua for the Dead
This dua for the dead brings peace and mercy when placing the body in the grave, following the path of Allah and the Messenger, and asking for Barakah and safety for the deceased.
- Bismillah at burial gives the grave protection and Allah’s special care.
- Fi sabilillah in this dua shows the burial is done for Allah’s sake only.
- Dua for grave follows the Messenger’s way and brings blessings to the dead.
- Qabar par mitti dalne ki dua brings hope for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness.
When to Recite Dua For The Dead
This dua for the dead is recited with Iman and hope, asking Allah for mercy and Barakah as we place the body in the grave, following the path of Allah and the Messenger of Allah in every step.
- When putting the body in the grave in Islam, recite this dua for the dead with fi sabilillah.
- At the time of qabar par mitti dalne ki dua, use this Islamic burial dua for the deceased.
- After janaza ki dua, say the dua for grave before the burial is fully done.
- While standing by the grave in Islam, make this dua for the dead for Barakah and forgiveness.
- During Muslim burial, remember to recite in the name of Allah and follow the Messenger of Allah.
How to perform Dua for the Dead at Burial
When a Muslim is placed in the grave, this dua for the dead is recited to ask Allah for mercy and to follow the way of the Messenger of Allah. It is a simple masnoon dua that brings Barakah and peace at the time of burial.
- Stand by the grave and softly say in the name of Allah fi sabilillah and on the millat of the Messenger of Allah.
- As you lower the body, recite this dua for grave to remember the path of Islamic burial.
- When putting soil on the grave, say this qabar par mitti dalne ki dua for the dead.
- After the burial, make janaza ki dua and ask Allah to forgive the person in the grave.
- While leaving the graveyard, remember to do zikr Allah and pray for all Muslims who have passed away.
Summary
The dua for the dead is said when putting the body in the grave, using bismillah, fi sabilillah, and following the millat of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. This dua for the dead teaches Muslims to do every Amal in the name of Allah and in the path of Allah, following the right way of burial in Islam.
This masnoon dua brings Barakah and shows respect for the Sunnah during Muslim burial. It is a simple zikr Allah that connects the funeral prayer in Islam 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.