Dua for the Bereaved, Arabic, Meaning and When to Say It

اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِفُلَانٍ وَارْفَعْ دَرَجَتَهُ فِي الْمَهْدِيِّينَ

Allahummaghfir li-fulanin warfa' darajatahu fil-mahdiyyin

O Allah, forgive [him/her] and elevate his/her station among the guided.

Source

Muslim

Category

Grief

When to Recite

Grief time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I say Dua for the Bereaved?

Dua for the Bereaved is a grief dua. Recite it during your grief routine or whenever you need this supplication.

What is the source of Dua for the Bereaved?

This dua is narrated in Muslim.

What does Dua for the Bereaved mean?

O Allah, forgive [him/her] and elevate his/her station among the guided.

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