The graveyard is the final resting place of a Muslim, and there is no doubt in that. Still, we are unable to refrain from doing things that are prohibited in Islam and forbidden by Allah.
This blog is not about doing what’s prescribed by Islam but about the dua you should recite when entering a graveyard or visiting the graves of your loved ones.
Best Dua for Visiting Graveyard
السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ أَهْلَ الدِّيَارِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُسْلِمِينَ وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ لَلَاحِقُونَ أَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ لَنَا وَلَكُمْ الْعَافِيَةَ
Dua for visiting graveyar in English: As-salāmu ‘alaykum ahl ad-diyār min al-mu’minīn wa al-muslimīn wa innā in shā’ Allāh la-lāḥiqūn, as’alu Allāha lanā wa lakum al-‘āfiyah.
Translation: Peace be upon you, the inhabitants of the city, among the believers, and Muslims, and God willing we shall join you. I beg of Allah peace for us and for you.
Hadith: Sulaiman b. Buraida narrated on the authority of his father that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to teach them when they went out to the graveyard. One of the narrators used to say this in the narration transmitted on the authority of Abu Bakr: ” Peace be upon the inhabitants of the city (i. e. graveyard).” In the hadith transmitted by Zuhair (the words are):” Peace be upon you, the inhabitants of the city, among the believers, and Muslims, and God willing we shall join you. I beg of Allah peace for us and for you.” —Sahih Muslim 975
Explanation: The Holy Prophet (PBUH) taught his companions to pay salam to the dead whenever they visited the graveyard. In the second part of this dua for entering the graveyard, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) said Inshallah, we will join the dead and then asked for Allah’s mercy for the dead and the ones who are about to join them.
Visiting the graveyard is the best way to remember death, which is inevitable. Therefore, we should leave what’s forbidden and follow the Quran and the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Just so you know, the above-mentioned dua is also transmitted in Hisn al-Muslim 165, Mishkat al-Masabih 1764, Sunan Ibn Majah 1547, and Sunan an-Nasa’i 2040.
Is there a Dua for Entering a Graveyard in the Quran?
There is no dua for visiting the graveyard mentioned in the Quran. However, if you hear the news of someone’s dismissal, recite “Inna lillahi Wa Inallah-e-Raji’oon.”
Inna lillahi Wa Inallah-e-Raji’oon is mentioend in the Quran in Surah Al-Baqrah Verse 156. This dua has been mentioned in many Hadiths and widely recited by Muslims upon hearing about the death.
What is the best time to recite the Dua for Graveyard?
You should recite the dua for visiting the graveyard before entering, ideally at the gate of the graveyard. If you forget to recite it before entering, recite it as soon as you remember, but do not recite it after leaving the graveyard.
What Dua to Recite on Grave?
If you are visiting the grave of your parents or family member, recite the dua for entering graveyard at the gate. Go to your lovedones grave and then recite Surah Al-Fatihah for the deceased.
You can also make dua for the dead in your language, asking Allah to forgive their sins and allow them to enter paradise i.e. dua for forgivness. The dead are in great need of supplication from the living.
Hadith: Abdallah b. ‘Abbas reported God’s messenger (PBUH) as saying, “A dead man in his grave is just like a drowning man calling for help, for he hopes that a supplication from a father, a mother, a brother, or a friend may reach him, and when it does it is dearer to him than the world and what it contains. God most high brings to those who are in the graves blessings several times as great as the size of the mountains because of the supplication of those who are on the earth. The gift of the living to the dead is to ask pardon for them.” —Mishkat al-Masabih 2355
Wrap Up
So far we have discussed the best dua for visiting graveyard and entering it from Hadith. We have also mentioned Hadiths which have this dua and added a link for your refrence.
We have also discussed the dua for the grave and its importance. We hope you will find this guide useful and share it with others.
FAQs
What is the dau for visiting graveyard in English?
As-salāmu ‘alaykum ahl ad-diyār min al-mu’minīn wa al-muslimīn wa innā in shā’ Allāh la-lāḥiqūn, as’alu Allāha lanā wa lakum al-‘āfiyah.
What to recite at the grave of loved ones?
You should recite Surah Al-Fatihah and pray for their forgiveness.
Is Dua for the graveyard compulsory?
The dua is not compulsory but a Sunnah.
What else to know?
Here is a list of a few powerful dua you should know.
