303. Janazah Dua for Forgiveness (Masnun Dua)

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Janazah Dua for Forgiveness in Arabic

اَللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبُّهَا، وَأَنْتَ خَلَقْتَهَا، وَأَنْتَ هَدَيْتَهَا لِلْإِسْلَامِ، وَأَنْتَ قَبَضْتَ رُوْحَهَا، وَأَنْتَ أَعْلَمُ بِسِرِّهَا وَعَلَانِيَتِهَا، جِئْنَا شُفَعَاءَ فَاغْفِرْ لَهَا

Janazah Dua for Forgiveness English Transliteration

Alla-humma, anta rabbuhaa, wa anta khalaqtahaa, wa anta hadaitahaa lil islaam, wa anta qabadta ru'hahaa, wa anta a'lamu bisirriha wa 'ala-niyatihaa, ji'na shufa'a-a fagfir laha

Janazah Dua for Forgiveness English Translation

O Allah, You are his Lord, You have created him, You have shown him the way to Islam, You have accepted his soul, You know all his open and secrets. We have come to intercede for him, so forgive him.

ReferenceHasan (Ibn Hajar). Ar-rabbaniyah 4/176

Benefits of Muslim Prayer for the Dead

  • Praying for the dead brings comfort & peace for their soul. This dua asks for forgiveness, mercy, & honor for the dead. It follows the Sunnah & is part of the funeral prayer in Islam. Loved ones get hope & relief through prayer for the dead. The dead person gets blessings from the dua for forgiveness. Joining janaza prayer brings the community together. Saying masnun dua reminds Muslims about the value of life & faith.

When to Recite Muslim Prayer for the Dead

  • Recite muslim prayer for the dead during the funeral prayer in Islam, called salatul janazah, before burial.
  • Offer this dua for the dead when visiting a grave or cemetery to pray for those who have passed away.
  • Recite the prayer for the dead during Islamic condolences or after hearing the news of someone's passing.
  • Make the dua for forgiveness at home when remembering a deceased loved one in private moments.
  • Say the masnun dua for the dead at gatherings or after reading surah yasin for the deceased.

How to Perform Muslim Prayer for the Dead

  • Begin the funeral prayer in Islam with the intention for the deceased and face the qibla.
  • Stand in prayer with other Muslims, reciting the takbir and the masnun dua for forgiveness.
  • Raise your hands and recite the muslim prayer for the dead, asking for mercy and blessings from Allah.
  • Complete the janaza prayer with supplications for the deceased and send peace and blessings to the Prophet.
  • Remember to include the dua for maghfirat and pray for all Muslims, seeking forgiveness and peace.

Summary

The Janazah Dua for Forgiveness (Masnun Dua) is said for people who have died, asking Allahfor mercy, forgiveness, & blessings. This Muslim prayer for the dead gives comfort to family & friends & honors the dead as taught in Islam.

Muslims come together during funeral prayer in Islam to make dua for the dead and seek forgiveness for their loved ones. This practice shows care and unity, reminding everyone about faith and the hope of Allah’s mercy.

Frequently Ask & Question

Astaghfirullah is known as a powerful way to ask forgiveness. The Prophet would say it daily as part of istighfar and dua for forgiveness. This simple act is highly loved in Islam and brings peace to the heart.

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