Dua for the deceased (Janazah)

A common dua for forgiveness and mercy for the deceased.

Janazah & LossFuneral (Janazah) duas
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اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ

Transliteration

Allahumma ighfir lahu warhamhu wa ‘afihi wa‘fu ‘anhu

Meaning

O Allah, forgive him, have mercy on him, grant him well-being, and pardon him.

When to say

In Salat al-Janazah and in dua after burial.

Reference

Hadith (Janazah): narrated in Sahih Muslim (wording may vary by narration/translation).

Educational only. Verify wording and grading in a trusted edition or with a qualified scholar.

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