307. Forgiveness Dua for Deceased (Janaza dua)
Forgiveness Dua for Deceased in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَثَبِّتْهُ
Forgiveness Dua for Deceased English Transliteration
Allahum-maghfir lahu wa thabbithu
Forgiveness Dua for Deceased English Translation
O Allah, forgive him, strengthen him (During question of grave)
Narrated Uthman ibn Affan (RA) : Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) became free from burying the dead, he used to stay at him (i.e. his grave) and say: Seek forgiveness for your brother, and beg steadfastness for him, for he will be questioned now.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ مُوسَى الرَّازِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ بَحِيرٍ، عَنْ هَانِئٍ، مَوْلَى عُثْمَانَ عَنْ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ عَفَّانَ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا فَرَغَ مِنْ دَفْنِ الْمَيِّتِ وَقَفَ عَلَيْهِ فَقَالَ " اسْتَغْفِرُوا لأَخِيكُمْ وَسَلُوا لَهُ التَّثْبِيتَ فَإِنَّهُ الآنَ يُسْأَلُ " . قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ بَحِيرُ بْنُ رَيْسَانَ .
Narrated Uthman ibn Affan: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) became free from burying the dead, he used to stay at him (i.e. his grave) and say: Seek forgiveness for your brother, and beg steadfastness for him, for he will be questioned now. Abu Dawud said: The full name of the narrator Buhair is Buhair b. Raisan. [Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 3221]
Benefits of Dua of Forgiveness for Deceased
This short janaza dua asks Allah for forgiveness and strength for the dead, bringing hope and peace to families and reminding muslims to trust Allah’s mercy in every moment of loss.
- Allah forgives the dead when muslims make this dua of forgiveness in janaza.
- This islamic prayer for the dead gives strength during grave’s hard questions.
- Janaza dua brings comfort and Barakah to the family in their time of sadness.
- Prayer for deceased soul in islam helps muslims remember Allah’s Rahmah always.
- Saying allahummaghfirlahu shows true Amal and care for the muslim ummah.
When to Recite Forgiveness Dua for Deceased (Janaza dua)
This dua of forgiveness is recited for the deceased, asking Allah to forgive and give strength to the soul during the grave’s questions, bringing peace and Barakah to the departed in line with Islamic prayers.
- After the funeral prayer in islam, recite allahummaghfirlahu for the deceased soul.
- When visiting a graveyard, muslims use this janaza dua as a prayer for the dead.
- During burial, make dua for deceased by saying allahummaghfirlahu warhamhu.
- If you hear news of a muslim passing, offer this islamic prayer for the dead right away.
- At times of islamic condolences, say this dua for the dead to ask Allah for mercy and Jannah.
How to perform Dua of Forgiveness for Deceased
This dua of forgiveness is a short but strong islamic prayer for the dead, asking Allah to forgive and give strength to the deceased in the grave. It is a masnoon dua every Muslim should use in janaza dua and daily zikr allah.
- Stand with the jamaat for funeral prayer in islam and recite allahummaghfirlahu after takbeer.
- At the grave, quietly say this dua for deceased and ask Allah to keep him firm in questioning.
- When you hear news of death, softly read this prayer for the dead and make dua for forgiveness.
- After namaz dua, include this islamic prayer for deceased in your daily duas from quran.
- While giving islamic condolences, share this janaza dua to comfort the family and pray for Barakah.
Summary
The Forgiveness Dua for Deceased is a simple dua of forgiveness that asks Allah to forgive the dead and give them strength in the grave. This janaza dua is a masnoon dua from the Sunnah and is often said in funeral prayer in Islam, bringing hope for maghfirat and Barakah for the deceased.
Saying this dua for the dead is a strong amal and shows care for the one who passed away. It is a muslim prayer for the dead that brings comfort to the family and helps with Iman. This prayer for deceased soul is easy to say and full of meaning for every Muslim.