Among the funeral and condolence azkar is the supplication said while closing the eyes of someone who has just passed away, the same dua the Prophet ﷺ made when the eyes of Abu Salamah were closed. The deceased's name is mentioned in place of the pronoun.
Allahummagh-fir lah, warfa' darajatahu fil-mahdiyyeen, wakhlufhu fi 'aqibihi fil-ghabireen, waghfir lana wa lahu ya rabbal-'alameen, wafsah lahu fi qabrih, wa nawwir lahu feeh.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
دعا به النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم حين أغمض أبا سلمة رضي الله عنه (ويُسمِّي الميت باسمه)، وقال: إن الروح إذا قُبض تبعه البصر.
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Meaning
O Allah, forgive him, raise his rank among the rightly guided, take good care of those he leaves behind, forgive us and him, O Lord of the worlds, make his grave spacious, and fill it with light for him.
When to recite
It is said right after a Muslim passes away, while closing their eyes, since it is reported that the sight follows the soul as it departs the body.
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.
When is this dua recited?
It is recited right after a Muslim's death, while closing their eyes, following the example of the Prophet ﷺ with Abu Salamah.
Is the deceased's name mentioned in the dua?
Yes, it is recommended to say the deceased's name in place of the pronoun, as the Prophet ﷺ himself did.
What does this dua ask for on behalf of the deceased?
It asks for forgiveness, an elevated rank, a spacious and illuminated grave, and that they be well succeeded in their family and descendants.