Praying for the deceased is one of the greatest gifts a living person can offer those who have passed. The Quran teaches us to ask for forgiveness for those who preceded us in faith.
رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلِإِخْوَانِنَا الَّذِينَ سَبَقُونَا بِالْإِيمَانِ وَلَا تَجْعَلْ فِي قُلُوبِنَا غِلًّا لِّلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا رَبَّنَا إِنَّكَ رَءُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ
Rabbana-ghfir lana wa li-ikhwaninalladhina sabaquna bil-imani wa la taj'al fi qulubina ghillal-lilladhina amanu Rabbana innaka Ra'ufur-Rahim.
Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith and put not in our hearts [any] resentment toward those who have believed. Our Lord, indeed You are Kind and Merciful.
Quran — The Holy Quran — Quran 59:10
Authenticity: Quranic verse
Meaning and Explanation
This dua asks Allah to forgive current believers and those who died before them, while also asking for a heart free of malice toward other Muslims.
When to Recite
After the death of a Muslim, when visiting graves, or during personal prayers.
How to Recite
Recite sincerely with the intention of benefitting the souls of the departed.
Important Notes
Islam permits asking for forgiveness for deceased Muslims. However, seeking forgiveness for those who died in a state of polytheism (shirk) is not permitted.
Benefits
It provides spiritual benefit to the deceased, increases the reward of the supplicant, and fosters a sense of brotherhood across generations.
Additional Duas
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ
Allahummagh-fir lahu warhamhu wa 'afihi wa'fu 'anhu
O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him and give him safety and pardon him.
Content type: Quran
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