Dua When Closing the Eyes of the Deceased
When closing the eyes of the deceased. Visiting the sick, pain, funerals, condolence.
What is the dua for when closing the eyes of the deceased?
The dua for when closing the eyes of the deceased begins “Allāhumma’ghfir li (name of the person)”, meaning “O Allah, forgive [name of the person]”. It is reported in Muslim 2/634, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
When Closing the Eyes of the Deceased in Arabic
Transliteration
Allāhumma’ghfir li (name of the person) warfa` darajatahu fi ‘l-mahdiyyīn, wakhlufhu fī `aqibihi fi ‘l-ghābirīn, wagh’fir-lanā wa lahu yā Rabba ‘l-`ālamīn, wafsaḥ lahu fī qabrihi wa nawwir lahu fīh.
Meaning in English
O Allah, forgive [name of the person] and elevate his station among those who are guided. Send him along the path of those who came before, and forgive us and him, O Lord of the worlds. Enlarge for him his grave, and shed light upon him in it.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “When closing the eyes of the deceased”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Muslim 2/634.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for when closing the eyes of the deceased?
The dua for when closing the eyes of the deceased begins “Allāhumma’ghfir li (name of the person)”, meaning “O Allah, forgive [name of the person]”. It is reported in Muslim 2/634, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for when closing the eyes of the deceased mean?
O Allah, forgive [name of the person] and elevate his station among those who are guided. Send him along the path of those who came before, and forgive us and him, O Lord of the worlds. Enlarge for him his grave, and shed light upon him in it.
How do you pronounce the dua for when closing the eyes of the deceased?
The transliteration is: Allāhumma’ghfir li (name of the person) warfa` darajatahu fi ‘l-mahdiyyīn, wakhlufhu fī `aqibihi fi ‘l-ghābirīn, wagh’fir-lanā wa lahu yā Rabba ‘l-`ālamīn, wafsaḥ lahu fī qabrihi wa nawwir lahu fīh.
Where is the dua for when closing the eyes of the deceased reported?
Muslim 2/634. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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