Dua for a Lost Loved One, Arabic, Meaning and When to Say It

اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ

Allahummaghfir lahu warhamhu wa 'afihi wa'fu 'anhu

O Allah, forgive him/her, have mercy on him/her, protect him/her, and pardon him/her.

Source

Muslim

Category

Grief

When to Recite

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I say Dua for a Lost Loved One?

Dua for a Lost Loved One is a grief dua. Recite it during your grief routine or whenever you need this supplication.

What is the source of Dua for a Lost Loved One?

This dua is narrated in Muslim.

What does Dua for a Lost Loved One mean?

O Allah, forgive him/her, have mercy on him/her, protect him/her, and pardon him/her.

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