Janaza Dua (Abduka — for the Deceased Alone)
Singular supplication over one deceased soul
Also searched as: abduka janaza dua • singular funeral dua • mayyat single dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ عَبْدُكَ وَابْنُ أَمَتِكَ، احْتَاجَ إِلَى رَحْمَتِكَ، وَأَنْتَ غَنِيٌّ عَنْ عَذَابِهِ، إِنْ كَانَ مُحْسِنًا فَزِدْ فِي حَسَنَاتِهِ، وَإِنْ كَانَ مُسِيئًا فَتَجَاوَزْ عَنْهُ
Transliteration
Allahumma abduka wabnu amatik, ihtaja ila rahmatik, wa anta ghaniyyun an adhabih. In kana muhsinan fa-zid fi hasanatih, wa in kana musian fa-tajawaz anh.
Meaning
O Allah, Your servant and son of Your maidservant needs Your mercy; You are free of need to punish him. If he did good, increase his good; if he did wrong, overlook it.
Reference
Al-Muwatta (Malik) and Musnad Ahmad
When to recite
Third takbir of janaza • Once
Virtue
The singular-form janaza dua — hope and fear balanced over one soul.
Sources & review
Al-Muwatta (Malik) and Musnad Ahmad
Prophetic dua • 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 Janaza Dua (Abduka — for the Deceased Alone)?
Third takbir of janaza. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Janaza Dua (Abduka — for the Deceased Alone)?
The singular-form janaza dua — hope and fear balanced over one soul.
Where is Janaza Dua (Abduka — for the Deceased Alone) from?
Source: Al-Muwatta (Malik) and Musnad Ahmad. Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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