Condolence Dua

From Funeral & Condolence Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

Among the funeral and condolence azkar is this consolation the Prophet ﷺ sent to his daughter when her son passed away — concise words reminding the grieving that everything belongs to Allah, and that patience and seeking reward are the path to steadiness through loss.

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إِنَّ لِلَّهِ مَا أَخَذَ، وَلَهُ مَا أَعْطَى، وَكُلُّ شَيْءٍ عِنْدَهُ بِأَجَلٍ مُسَمًّى، فَلْتَصْبِرْ وَلْتَحْتَسِبْ.

Inna lillahi ma akhadh, wa lahu ma a'ta, wa kullu shay'in 'indahu bi ajalin musamma, faltasbir waltahtasib.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

التعزية، أرسل بها النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إلى إحدى بناته لما توفي ابنها.

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Meaning

To Allah belongs what He has taken, and to Him belongs what He has given; everything with Him is for an appointed term. So let her be patient and seek reward.

When to recite

It is offered to console and comfort the bereaved, whether in this exact wording or its meaning, when extending condolences to a grieving family.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Funeral & Condolence Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?: This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
To whom did the Prophet ﷺ send this dua?: The Prophet ﷺ sent it to one of his daughters when her son passed away, as words of consolation and comfort.
What message does this dua convey?: It reminds us that every blessing is a loan from Allah that He may reclaim at will, and that patience and seeking reward are the proper response to the loss of loved ones.
When is it recommended to say this dua?: It is recommended when consoling someone who has lost a relative or loved one, either in this wording or in words carrying the same meaning.

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