Dua When Closing the Eyes of the Deceased
Forgiveness, raised rank and light in the grave at closing
Also searched as: aankhen band dua • closing eyes mayyat • abu salamah dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ، وَارْفَعْ دَرَجَتَهُ فِي الْمَهْدِيِّينَ، وَاخْلُفْهُ فِي عَقِبِهِ فِي الْغَابِرِينَ، وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلَهُ يَا رَبَّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَافْسَحْ لَهُ فِي قَبْرِهِ وَنَوِّرْ لَهُ فِيهِ
Transliteration
Allahummaghfir lah, warfa darajatahu fil-mahdiyyin, wakhlufhu fi aqibihi fil-ghabirin, waghfir lana wa lahu ya Rabbal-alamin, wafsah lahu fi qabrihi wa nawwir lahu fih.
Meaning
O Allah, forgive him, raise his rank among the guided, leave a successor among the living, forgive us and him, Lord of worlds — widen his grave and light it for him.
Reference
Sahih Muslim
When to recite
Closing the deceased’s eyes • Once
Virtue
The Prophet said it closing Abu Salamah’s eyes — the model for every closing.
Sources & review
Sahih Muslim
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Umm Salamah • 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 Dua When Closing the Eyes of the Deceased?
Closing the deceased’s eyes. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua When Closing the Eyes of the Deceased?
The Prophet said it closing Abu Salamah’s eyes — the model for every closing.
Where is Dua When Closing the Eyes of the Deceased from?
Source: Sahih Muslim (narrated by Umm Salamah). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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