Inna Lillahi (At Loss), Arabic, Meaning and When to Say It

إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

Indeed, we belong to Allah and indeed to Him we will return.

Source

Quran 2:156

Category

Grief

When to Recite

Grief time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I say Inna Lillahi (At Loss)?

Inna Lillahi (At Loss) is a grief dua. Recite it during your grief routine or whenever you need this supplication.

What is the source of Inna Lillahi (At Loss)?

This dua is narrated in Quran 2:156.

What does Inna Lillahi (At Loss) mean?

Indeed, we belong to Allah and indeed to Him we will return.

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