290. Dua for Visiting the Grave (Assalamualaikum ya ahlal quboor)
Dua for visiting grave in Arabic
اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ أَهْلَ الدِّيَارِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ وَالْمُسْلِمِيْنَ إِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ بِكُمْ لَاحِقُوْنَ أَسْاَلُ اللَّهَ لَنَا وَلَكُمُ الْعَافِيَةَ
Dua for visiting grave English Transliteration
As-salamu 'alaykum ahlad diyari min al-mu'minina wal-muslimin, inna In sha' Allahu bikum lahikun, as-alullaha lana walakumul 'afiyah
Dua for visiting grave English Translation
Peace be upon you, the inhabitants of the grave, among the believers, and Muslims, and if Allah will then we shall join you. I pray to Allah peace for us and for you.
Buraida ibnul husaib aslami (RA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to teach them to recite this dua when anyone went to the graveyard.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، الأَسَدِيُّ عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ بْنِ مَرْثَدٍ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُعَلِّمُهُمْ إِذَا خَرَجُوا إِلَى الْمَقَابِرِ فَكَانَ قَائِلُهُمْ يَقُولُ - فِي رِوَايَةِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ - السَّلاَمُ عَلَى أَهْلِ الدِّيَارِ - وَفِي رِوَايَةِ زُهَيْرٍ - السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ أَهْلَ الدِّيَارِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُسْلِمِينَ وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ لَلَاحِقُونَ أَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ لَنَا وَلَكُمْ الْعَافِيَةَ.
Sulaiman b. Buraida narrated on the authority of his father that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to teach them when they went out to the graveyard. One of the narrators used to say this in the narration transmitted on the authority of Abu Bakr: " Peace be upon the inhabitants of the city (i. e. graveyard)." In the hadith transmitted by Zuhair (the words are):" Peace be upon you, the inhabitants of the city, among the believers, and Muslims, and God willing we shall join you. I beg of Allah peace for us and for you." [Muslim: 975]
Benefits of Dua for Visiting the Grave
This dua for visiting the grave brings peace to both the living and those resting, reminding us of our return to Allah and the bond between Muslims even after death.
- Allah gives Barakah to the one who makes dua for visiting the grave with Iman.
- Saying assalamu alaikum ya ahlal kubur brings peace to the people of the grave.
- Qabristan jane ki dua helps Muslims remember death and keep Amal strong.
- This dua at graveyard asks Allah for safety and mercy for both living and dead.
- Using this masnoon dua for graveyard keeps the heart soft and full of zikr Allah.
When to Recite Dua For Visiting The Grave
This dua for visiting the grave is recited with a soft heart, sending peace to the believers in the graveyard and asking Allah for safety for both the living and those who have passed away.
- When entering the graveyard, greet with assalamu alaikum ya ahlal kubur and recite this dua for visiting the grave.
- After making intention for qabristan jane ki dua, use this dua for graveyard before any other zikr.
- While standing by the graves, say the dua for visiting graves and pray for peace and Barakah.
- When leaving the graveyard, remember to recite this dua for visiting the grave for all Muslims.
- During any visit to qabristan, make this dua at graveyard for the believers and your own safety.
How to perform Dua for Visiting the Grave
When you visit the graveyard, this dua for visiting the grave brings peace to the dead and reminds us of our own return to Allah. It is a masnoon dua that every Muslim should say with a soft heart and full Iman.
- Enter the graveyard with right foot and greet with assalamu alaikum ya ahlal kubur.
- Stand near the graves and recite this dua for visiting graves for the believers resting there.
- While walking between graves, quietly say this dua for graveyard and remember your own end.
- Raise your hands and ask Allah for safety and Barakah for both you and those in the graves.
- Before leaving, make qabristan ki dua and pray for all Muslims buried in the graveyard.
Summary
The dua for visiting the grave teaches Muslims to greet the people of the graves with peace and make dua for their safety. This masnoon dua, known as assalamu alaikum ya ahlal kubur, reminds us that all Muslims will one day join those in the graveyard and asks Allah for Barakah and protection for both the living and the dead.
When a Muslim visits the graveyard and recites this dua for visiting graves, it brings Amal and Iman closer to the heart. This Islamic dua shows respect and care for those who passed away and helps us remember our own end.
The main lesson is to always pray for others and seek Allah’s mercy for everyone.