Janaza (funeral) prayers hold profound importance in Islamic practices, offering solace and blessings for the deceased while seeking forgiveness on their behalf.
Duas (supplications) during these prayers are deeply rooted in Islamic teachings, often drawing from the Quran and Hadith for spiritual guidance and authenticity.
These Duas for Janaza prayers backed by relevant scriptures supports Muslims in fulfilling this sacred obligation.
These supplications not only demonstrate compassion for the departed but also reflect the values of unity and mutual support within the Islamic community.
30 Dua for Janaza Prayers
1. اللهم اغفر له وارحمه واعف عنه وعافه Allahumma ighfir lahu wa arhamhu wa ‘afihi wa ‘aafihi.
Translation: O Allah, forgive him, have mercy on him, excuse him, and give him peace.
2. اللهم اجعل قبره روضة من رياض الجنة Allahumma aj’al qabrahu rawdatan min riyadhil jannah.
Translation: O Allah, make his grave a garden from the gardens of Paradise.
3. اللهم نقّه من الخطايا كما ينقى الثوب الأبيض من الدنس Allahumma naqqihi min al-khataya kama yunaqqa ath-thawb al-abyad min ad-danas.
Translation: O Allah, cleanse him of sins as a white garment is cleansed of dirt.
4. اللهم اجعل مثواه الجنة واحشره مع النبيين والصديقين والشهداء والصالحين Allahumma aj’al mathwahu al-jannah wa’hshurhu ma’an-nabiyina was-siddiqina was-shuhada’i was-salihin.
Translation: O Allah, grant him abode in Paradise and gather him with the prophets, the truthful, the martyrs, and the righteous.
5. اللهم بدّل سيئاته حسنات وزد في ميزانه من الحسنات Allahumma baddil sayyi’atihi hasanat wa zid fi mizanihi minal hasanat.
Translation: O Allah, replace his bad deeds with good deeds and increase his scale of good deeds.
6. اللهم اجعلنا من الذين يدعون له بالخير ويذكروه بالرحمة Allahumma aj’alna min alladhina yad’un lahu bilkhayri wa yadhkurunaahu bir-rahma.
Translation: O Allah, make us among those who pray for him with goodness and remember him with mercy.
7. اللهم اجعل موته راحة له من كل همّ وغمّ Allahumma aj’al mawtahu rahatan lahu min kulli hamm wa gham.
Translation: O Allah, make his death a relief from all worry and distress.
8. اللهم لا تحرمنا أجره ولا تفتنا بعده Allahumma la tahrimna ajrahu wa la taftinna ba’dahu.
Translation: O Allah, do not deprive us of his reward and do not misguide us after him.
9. اللهم انزل على أهله وأحبابه الصبر والسلوان Allahumma anzil ‘ala ahlihi wa ahbabihi as-sabra was-salwaan.
Translation: O Allah, grant patience and solace to his family and loved ones.
10. اللهم اجعله من أهل اليمين ومن الذين ينالون كتابهم بيمينهم Allahumma aj’alhu min ahli al-yameen wa min alladhina yanaluna kitabahum bi-yaminahum.
Translation: O Allah, make him among the righteous who receive their records in their right hands.
11. اللهم ثبتّه عند السؤال وارحمه برحمتك الواسعة Allahumma thabbithu ‘inda as-su’al wa arhamhu bi-rahmatika al-wasi’ah.
Translation: O Allah, make him steadfast when questioned and have mercy on him with Your vast mercy.
12. اللهم اجعله من الذين يُقال لهم ادخلوا الجنة بلا حساب Allahumma aj’alhu min alladhina yuqalu lahum: udkhulul jannah bila hisab.
Translation: O Allah, make him among those who are told: Enter Paradise without reckoning.
13. اللهم اجعل كتابه في عليين وامنع عنه عذاب الجحيم Allahumma aj’al kitabahu fi ‘illiyyin wa mna’ anhu ‘adhab al-jaheem.
Translation: O Allah, place his record in ‘Illiyyin (highest ranks) and protect him from the torment of the Hellfire.
14. اللهم أبدله داراً خيراً من داره وأهلاً خيراً من أهله Allahumma abdilhu daran khayran min darihi wa ahlan khayran min ahlihi.
Translation: O Allah, replace his home with a better home and his family with better company.
15. اللهم أنزل عليه نوراً واجعل قبره منيراً Allahumma anzil ‘alayhi nooran wa aj’al qabrahu muneeran.
Translation: O Allah, send light upon him and make his grave illuminated.
16. اللهم ارزقه لذّة النظر إلى وجهك الكريم Allahumma arzuqhu ladhdhat an-nadhari ila wajhika al-kareem.
Translation: O Allah, grant him the pleasure of gazing upon Your Noble Face.
17. اللهم اجعل آخر كلامه في الدنيا لا إله إلا الله Allahumma aj’al akhira kalamihi fid-dunya la ilaha illa Allah.
Translation: O Allah, make his last words in this world “There is no deity but Allah.”
18. اللهم اجعله من ورثة جنة النعيم Allahumma aj’alhu min warathati jannati an-na’eem.
Translation: O Allah, make him among the inheritors of the Gardens of Bliss.
19. اللهم اكتب له شفاعة النبي محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم Allahumma uktub lahu shafa’ata an-nabi Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
Translation: O Allah, grant him the intercession of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
20. اللهم اجعل حياته البرزخية راحةً وسعادةً بلا حساب Allahumma aj’al hayatihi al-barzakhiyyah rahat wa sa’adah bila hisab.
Translation: O Allah, make his life in the Barzakh (the period in the grave) peaceful and full of happiness without reckoning.
21. اللهم اسقه من حوض نبيك محمد شربةً لا يظمأ بعدها أبدًا Allahumma asqihi min hawdi nabiyyika Muhammad sharbatan la yazma’u ba’daha abadan.
Translation: O Allah, give him a drink from the fountain of Your Prophet Muhammad, a drink after which he will never feel thirst.
22. اللهم اجعل روحه في سلام بين الأرواح الطيبة في الفردوس الأعلى Allahumma aj’al roohahu fi salaam bayna al-arwah at-tayyiba fil-firdaws al-a’laa.
Translation: O Allah, place his soul in peace among the righteous souls in the highest Paradise.
23. اللهم اجعله يوم القيامة من الذين تُشرق وجوههم نورًا Allahumma aj’alhu yawma al-qiyamah min alladhina tushriq wujuhuhum nooran.
Translation: O Allah, make him among those whose faces shine with light on the Day of Judgment.
24. اللهم اجعله في ظلّ عرشك يوم لا ظلّ إلا ظلّك Allahumma aj’alhu fi dhilli ‘arshika yawma la dhilla illa dhilluk.
Translation: O Allah, grant him shade under Your Throne on a day when there is no shade but Yours.
25. اللهم اغفر له وارفع درجته في المهديين Allahumma ighfir lahu wa rfa’ darajatahu fil-mahdiyyin.
Translation: O Allah, forgive him and elevate his rank among the guided ones.
26. اللهم اجعل الحسنات تنهمر عليه كالقطرات Allahumma aj’al al-hasanat tanhamiru ‘alayhi kal-qatrat.
Translation: O Allah, let good deeds pour upon him like raindrops.
27. اللهم اجعل قبره مدخل نور وراحة وسلام Allahumma aj’al qabrahu madkhal noor wa raaha wa salaam.
Translation: O Allah, make his grave a gateway to light, peace, and comfort.
28. اللهم اجعل ذريته من الصالحين الذين يدعون له بالمغفرة Allahumma aj’al dhurriyyatahu min as-salihin alladhina yad’un lahu bil-maghfirah.
Translation: O Allah, make his descendants righteous, those who pray for his forgiveness.
29. اللهم اجعله من الذين يأخذون كتابهم بيمينهم ويدخلون الجنة فرحين Allahumma aj’alhu min alladhina ya’khudhuna kitabahum bi-yaminahum wa yadkhuluna al-jannah farihin.
Translation: O Allah, make him among those who receive their record in their right hand and enter Paradise rejoicing.
30. اللهم اغفر لنا ولأمواتنا واجعلنا ممن يتبعون الخير دائمًا Allahumma ighfir lana wa li-amwatina wa aj’alna mimman yattabi’una al-khayr da’iman.
Translation: O Allah, forgive us and our deceased, and make us among those who always follow goodness.
Conclusion
These Duas for Janaza prayers serve as a profound way to seek Allah’s mercy, forgiveness, and blessings for the departed.
By making such heartfelt supplications, we not only support the deceased but also find solace and spiritual connection ourselves.
May Allah accept these prayers, grant peace to the departed, and provide strength and comfort to their loved ones. Ameen.