Dua After Burial (Steadfastness)
Asking firmness for the buried at questioning
Also searched as: dafan ke baad dua • after burial firmness • qabr steadfastness dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ لَا تَحْرِمْنَا أَجْرَهُ، وَلَا تَفْتِنَّا بَعْدَهُ، وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلَهُ
Transliteration
Allahumma la tahrimna ajrah, wa la taftinna ba’dah, waghfir lana wa lah.
Meaning
O Allah, deprive us not of his reward, try us not after him, and forgive us and him.
Reference
Sunan Abu Dawud
When to recite
Immediately after burial • Once
Virtue
The Prophet stood at graves after burial ordering: seek forgiveness and firmness for your brother — he is now questioned.
Sources & review
Sunan Abu Dawud
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Uthman ibn Affan • Grade: Hasan • 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 Dua After Burial (Steadfastness)?
Immediately after burial. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua After Burial (Steadfastness)?
The Prophet stood at graves after burial ordering: seek forgiveness and firmness for your brother — he is now questioned.
Where is Dua After Burial (Steadfastness) from?
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud (narrated by Uthman ibn Affan). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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