Dua: Placing the Deceased in the Grave
Placing the deceased in the grave. Visiting the sick, pain, funerals, condolence.
What is the dua for placing the deceased in the grave?
The dua for placing the deceased in the grave begins “Bismillāh”, meaning “With the Name of Allah”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 3/314, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
Placing the Deceased in the Grave in Arabic
Transliteration
Bismillāh wa `alā sunnati Rasūlillāh.
Meaning in English
With the Name of Allah, and according to the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Placing the deceased in the grave”.
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 Abu Dawud 3/314.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for placing the deceased in the grave?
The dua for placing the deceased in the grave begins “Bismillāh”, meaning “With the Name of Allah”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 3/314, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for placing the deceased in the grave mean?
With the Name of Allah, and according to the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah.
How do you pronounce the dua for placing the deceased in the grave?
The transliteration is: Bismillāh wa `alā sunnati Rasūlillāh.
Where is the dua for placing the deceased in the grave reported?
Abu Dawud 3/314. 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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