Dua #305•Sahih (Shu'aib al-Arnaut). Al-Muwatta: 540

Protect the Dead from Grave Pain (Funeral Dua)

Salatul Janazah DuaFuneral Prayer IslamDua For DeceasedGrave ProtectionNamaz E Janaza

#305

اَللَّهُمَّ أَعِذْهُ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ

Transliteration

Allaahumma 'a'idh-hu min 'adhaabil-qabr

Translation

O Allah, protect him from the torment of the grave.

Note

Sa'eed Ibn Musayyib (R) said: "I prayed janaza for a child behind Abu Hurairah (RA). The child never did any sin." There I heard Abu Huraira (RA) say: (The dua is mentioned above)

Benefits & Virtues

Short but powerful. Ask Allah to save the dead from grave pain. This dua brings hope and mercy to the soul. The family feels comfort in their hard time.

When muslims say this janazah prayer, Allah gives Rahmah to the dead.
This funeral prayer islam protects the soul from hard punishment in the grave.
Salatul janazah dua brings maghfirat and hope for the muslim who died.
Mayat ki dua helps family feel peace. They trust Allah's mercy always.
Prayer for deceased soul in islam shows true Amal and care for muslim ummah.
When to Recite Janazah Prayer

Common Questions

One well-known dua is: O Allah, whoever of us You let live, let him live as a Muslim. Whoever of us You let die, let him die with faith. This asks Allah to forgive and show mercy to the dead.

A famous prayer is: O Allah, forgive our living and our dead. Those here and those not here. Our young and our old. Our men and our women. This asks for mercy and help for all Muslims.

At a funeral, Muslims say: O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him. Make him strong and forgive him. Be kind and clean him from his mistakes. Make his place wide for him.

The prayer is: O Allah forgive (say the name here). Raise his place with good people. Make his grave big. Give him light. Give his family a good one to follow him.

Janazah prayer has Surah Al-Fatiha. Then prayers for Prophet Muhammad. Then special duas for the one who died. There is no bowing or prostration in this prayer.