Forgiveness for the Deceased

Arabic

اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ، وَأَكْرِمْ نُزُلَهُ وَوَسِّعْ مُدْخَلَهُ، وَاغْسِلْهُ بِالْمَاءِ وَالثَّلْجِ وَالْبَرَدِ

Urdu Translation

اللہ! اسے معاف فرما اور اس پر رحم فرما اور اسے عافیت دے اور اسے معاف فرما، اور اس کے ٹھکانے کو عزت دے اور اس کے داخلے کو کشادہ فرما، اور اسے پانی اور برف اور اولے سے دھو دے

Transliteration

Allahummagh firli warhamhi wa afihi wa'fu anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu wa wassi' mudkhalahu, waghsilhu bil ma'i wath thalji wal barad

English Translation

O Allah, forgive him, have mercy on him, grant him well-being, and pardon him. Honor his reception and expand his entrance. Wash him with water, snow, and hail.

📚 Source: Muslim 2/651, Hisnul Muslim

About forgiveness duas

Supplications of istighfar: asking Allah to forgive sins and shortcomings. Many are reported from the Prophet ﷺ himself, and some come from the Quran as the words of earlier prophets.

They can be said at any time. Many Muslims make a point of saying them after prayer, in the last part of the night, or whenever they become aware of a mistake.

About the source

It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.

Translations are provided for understanding. For the ruling or recommended timing of any dua, consult a qualified scholar. See our sources and methodology.

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