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الدعاء للميت

الدعاء بالمغفرة والرحمة لمن مات

Also searched as: mayyat ki dua • dua for deceased • الدعاء للميت

Arabic

اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ


Transliteration

Allahummaghfir lahu, warhamhu, wa afihi, wafu anhu.


Meaning

اللهم اغفر له وارحمه وعافه واعف عنه


Reference

Sahih Muslim


When to recite

في الجنازة وعند القبر وتذكر الموتى • Often

Virtue

فاتحة الدعاء المعلم للميت

Sources & review

Sahih Muslim

Prophetic dua • Grade: Sahih • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.

Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.

Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When should I recite الدعاء للميت?

في الجنازة وعند القبر وتذكر الموتى. Recite it often.

What is the virtue of الدعاء للميت?

فاتحة الدعاء المعلم للميت

Where is الدعاء للميت from?

Source: Sahih Muslim. Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.

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