Janaza Dua (Allahummaghfir Li-hayyina)
The comprehensive funeral supplication for all Muslims
Also searched as: janaze ki full dua • allahummaghfir lihayyina • funeral long dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِحَيِّنَا وَمَيِّتِنَا، وَشَاهِدِنَا وَغَائِبِنَا، وَصَغِيرِنَا وَكَبِيرِنَا، وَذَكَرِنَا وَأُنْثَانَا، اللَّهُمَّ مَنْ أَحْيَيْتَهُ مِنَّا فَأَحْيِهِ عَلَى الْإِسْلَامِ، وَمَنْ تَوَفَّيْتَهُ مِنَّا فَتَوَفَّهُ عَلَى الْإِيمَانِ
Transliteration
Allahummaghfir li-hayyina wa mayyitina, wa shahidina wa ghaibina, wa saghirina wa kabirina, wa dhakarina wa unthana. Allahumma man ahyaytahu minna fa-ahyihi alal-islam, wa man tawaffaytahu minna fa-tawaffahu alal-iman.
Meaning
O Allah, forgive our living and dead, present and absent, young and old, male and female. Whoever You keep alive among us, keep on Islam; whoever You take, take upon faith.
Reference
Sunan Abu Dawud, al-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah
When to recite
Third takbir of janaza • Once
Virtue
The all-covering janaza dua — living, dead, present, absent, young, old, in one asking.
Sources & review
Sunan Abu Dawud, al-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Abu Hurairah • 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 (Allahummaghfir Li-hayyina)?
Third takbir of janaza. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Janaza Dua (Allahummaghfir Li-hayyina)?
The all-covering janaza dua — living, dead, present, absent, young, old, in one asking.
Where is Janaza Dua (Allahummaghfir Li-hayyina) from?
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud, al-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah (narrated by Abu Hurairah). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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