dua for the Deceased :Allahumma Ghfir Lahu Warhamhu
Losing a loved one immerses us in deep sorrow and introspection. In these moments, our faith offers solace through the practice of making duas (supplications) for the deceased. These supplications, drawn from the Quran and Sunnah, not only provide comfort to the bereaved but also benefit the departed soul in their journey beyond.
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What is the Dua For Someone Who Died?
Death can be difficult, each of us has our way of coping. There are no right or wrong ways as we each have our natural emotional response. However, there are approaches one can take through the religious teachings and the Sunnah.
Abu Huraira (May Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: When a man dies, his acts come to an end, but three, recurring charity, or knowledge (by which people) benefit, or a pious son, who prays for him (for the deceased)
The most important thing we can do is to make dua for the deceased. It is our continual prayer, dua, and remembrance for the dead that will benefit them.
In another hadith Narrated `Aisha: A man said to the Prophet, “My mother died suddenly, and I think that if she could speak, she would have given in charity. May I give in charity on her behalf?” He said, “Yes! Give in charity on her behalf.”
Upon Hearing the news of someone who just passed away:
In Arabic: إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّآ إِلَيْهِ رَٰجِعُونَ
Transliteration “Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.”
This is ayah 156 of Surah Baqarah and is recommended by Allah to be recited when disaster strikes them.
Translation: Allaahummaghfir li (name of the person) warfa’ darajatahu fil-mahdiyyeena, wakhlufhu fee ‘aqibihi fil-ghaabireena , waghfir-lanaa wa lahu yaa Rabbal-‘aalameena, wafsah lahu fee qabrihi wa nawwir lahu feehi
Meaning: O Allah, forgive [name of the person] and elevate his station among those who are guided. Send him along the path of those who came before, and forgive us and him, O Lord of the worlds. Enlarge for him his grave and shed light upon him in it.
10 powerful Duas for the Deceased:
Dua for Mercy and Forgiveness:
One of the most powerful duas from the Quran that we can make for the deceased is asking Allah for mercy and forgiveness for them.
The dua
English: “O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him.”
Arabic : “اللهم اغفر له وارحمه”
It is a plea for Allah’s boundless mercy and forgiveness, acknowledging that Allah is the Most Merciful and forgiving.
Dua for Protection from the Trial of the Grave:
The trial of the grave is a test for every soul. A prophetic dua to protect the deceased from this trial is
English: “O Allah, protect him from the trial of the grave.”
Arabic : “اللهم قه فتنة القبر”
This supplication asks Allah to guard the deceased against the challenges they may face after death.
Dua for Expanding the Grave:
A comforting dua from the Sunnah is for the expansion of the grave, offering the deceased more space and light.
The dua,
English: “O Allah, expand his grave and fill it with light.”
Arabic : “اللهم وسع قبره وأدخله نوراً”
It seeks to bring ease and light to the deceased’s resting place.
Dua for a Peaceful Resting Place:
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught us to pray for the deceased’s resting place to be a source of peace and light.
The dua,
English: “O Allah, make his grave a garden from the gardens of Paradise.”
Arabic : “اللهم اجعل قبره روضة من رياض الجنة”
It seeks comfort and a pleasant abode in the hereafter for the deceased.
Dua for Being Joined with the Righteous:
In Islam, we strive to be among the righteous in this life and the next.
English: “O Allah, join him with the righteous.”
Arabic: “اللهم ألحقه بالصالحين”
It is a prayer that the deceased be in the company of the prophets, martyrs, and righteous in the hereafter.
Dua for Entry into Paradise:
As Muslims, our ultimate goal is to enter Paradise.
The dua
English: “O Allah, enter him into Paradise.”
Arabic : “اللهم أدخله الجنة”
It is a direct plea to Allah to grant the deceased admission into Paradise, reflecting our belief in the hereafter and the mercy of Allah.
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