Placing Deceased in Grave

From Funeral & Condolence Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

Among the funeral and condolence azkar are these brief words said as the deceased is placed into the grave, words the Prophet ﷺ himself would say while lowering the body into its resting place, invoking Allah's name and following his sunnah.

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بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَعَلَى سُنَّةِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ.

Bismillahi wa 'ala sunnati rasoolillah.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

يُقال عند وضع الميت في القبر، كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا وُضع الميت في القبر قال ذلك.

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Meaning

In the name of Allah, and upon the way (sunnah) of the Messenger of Allah.

When to recite

It is said at the moment the deceased is laid into the grave, following the example of the Prophet ﷺ.

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 dhikr said?: It is said right as the deceased is placed and lowered into the grave.
Who used to say this at burials?: It is reported that the Prophet ﷺ used to say these words when a body was placed in the grave, and Muslims have followed his example ever since.
What does saying 'upon the sunnah of the Messenger of Allah' mean at burial?: It means the burial follows the Prophet's ﷺ guidance on how the deceased is placed and faced toward the qiblah, rather than any invented practice.

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