293. Dua for Visiting Muslim Graves (Graveyard Dua)
Dua for Visiting Muslim Graves in Arabic
اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ دَارَ قَوْمٍ مُؤْمِنِيْنَ وَأَتَاكُمْ مَا تُوعَدُونَ غَدًا مُؤَجَّلُونَ وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ بِكُمْ لَاحِقُونَ اَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِأَهْلِ بَقِيعِ الْغَرْقَدِ
Dua for Visiting Muslim Graves English Transliteration
As-salamu 'alaikum da-ra kaumin mu’minin, wa ata-kum ma-tu’aadun ‘gadan muajjalun, wa inna-insha- allahu bikum la-’hikun. Alla-humma’gfir liahli baki‘eil garqad.
Dua for Visiting Muslim Graves English Translation
Peace be upon you, O you who believers inhabitants of the grave! The promise that was given to you has come to you, and you are waiting for the day to come. And we will meet you by the will of Allah. O Allah, forgive the inhabitants of the Baqi graveyard.
Ayesha (RA) said, "When Rasoolullah (ﷺ) stayed in my house, he used to go to the Baqi' graveyard at the last hour of night and say these words.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى التَّمِيمِيُّ، وَيَحْيَى بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ الآخَرَانِ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ شَرِيكٍ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ أَبِي نَمِرٍ - عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم - كُلَّمَا كَانَ لَيْلَتُهَا مِنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم - يَخْرُجُ مِنْ آخِرِ اللَّيْلِ إِلَى الْبَقِيعِ فَيَقُولُ " السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ دَارَ قَوْمٍ مُؤْمِنِينَ وَأَتَاكُمْ مَا تُوعَدُونَ غَدًا مُؤَجَّلُونَ وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ بِكُمْ لاَحِقُونَ اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لأَهْلِ بَقِيعِ الْغَرْقَدِ " . وَلَمْ يُقِمْ قُتَيْبَةُ قَوْلَهُ " وَأَتَاكُمْ " . '
A'isha reported (that whenever it was her turn for Allah's Messenger [may peace be upon him] to spend the night with her) he would go out towards the end of the night to al-Baqi' and say: Peace be upon you, abode of a people who are believers. What you were promised would come to you tomorrow, you receiving it after some delay; and God willing we shall join you. O Allah, grant forgiveness to the inhabitants of Baqi' al-Gharqad. Qutaiba did not mention his words:" would come to you". [Muslim: 974]
Benefits of Dua for Graveyard
This dua for graveyard brings hope for forgiveness, connects hearts with those resting, and reminds every Muslim of Allah’s promise and the mercy waiting for all believers.
- Allah gives maghfirat to the dead when Muslims use this dua for graveyard.
- Saying assalamualaikum at Jannatul Baqi keeps the bond of Iman strong always.
- This dua for forgiveness in Islam brings hope for mercy to all in the qabristan.
- Muslim prayer for the dead asks Allah to forgive every believer resting in graves.
- Using peace be upon you at graveyard reminds us of in sha allah meeting again.
When to Recite Dua For Graveyard
This dua for graveyard is recited to send peace, ask forgiveness for the dead, and remember the promise of Allah, bringing Barakah and hope for Jannatul Baqi and all believers resting in graves.
- When you enter a graveyard, greet with assalamualaikum and recite this dua for graveyard.
- While visiting Jannatul Baqi, use the dua for forgiveness and ask Allah for mercy.
- After making salam to the graves, quietly say this Muslim prayer for the dead with Iman.
- On days of Eid or special visits, remember to recite the dua for dead person and seek maghfirat.
- If you pass by a graveyard, softly say peace be upon you and make this forgiveness prayer for all.
How to perform Dua for Graveyard
When you visit the graveyard, this dua for graveyard is recited to greet the believers, remember the promise of Allah, and ask for forgiveness for those buried, especially in Jannatul Baqi. It is a masnoon dua that brings peace and mercy.
- Enter the graveyard and gently say assalamualaikum to the Muslims resting there.
- Stand by the graves and recite peace be upon you, thinking of the promise from Allah.
- While walking, quietly make this dua for the dead and ask forgiveness in Islam for all.
- Raise your hands and say the forgiveness prayer for the people of Jannatul Baqi.
- Before leaving, repeat salamu alaikum and pray in sha allah for mercy on every dead person.
Summary
The dua for graveyard is a masnoon dua where Muslims say assalamualaikum to the believers in the grave and ask Allah for forgiveness for the people of Jannatul Baqi.
This dua for graveyard reminds us that the promise of Allah will come true and in sha allah, we will join them one day. When a Muslim makes this dua for the dead, it brings Barakah and keeps the heart soft with Iman.
The main lesson is to always pray for forgiveness in Islam and ask Allah to forgive all Muslims in the graveyard, showing care and love for every believer.