Namaz janaza dua asks Allah to forgive and have mercy on the deceased. The short Arabic passage below is an opening excerpt from Sahih Muslim 963d. It uses masculine pronouns and is not the complete narrated supplication or a full guide to the funeral prayer.
Namaz Janaza Dua in Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ وَعَافِهِ
Urdu Translation
اے اللہ! اسے بخش دے، اس پر رحم فرما، اسے معاف فرما اور اسے عافیت عطا فرما۔
English Meaning
O Allah, forgive him, show him mercy, pardon him and grant him well-being.
Meaning and Hadith Reference
The four requests in this excerpt are forgiveness, mercy, pardon and well-being. The wording shown uses masculine pronouns, as in the cited narration. It is part of a longer supplication, not a complete guide to the funeral prayer.
Sahih Muslim 963d records a longer prayer for the deceased, including requests for an honourable reception, cleansing from sins and protection from punishment. Follow the source link to read the complete narration. The image clearly labels these words as an opening excerpt.
Source: Sahih Muslim 963d (opening excerpt).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the full janaza supplication?
No. The displayed Arabic is a short opening excerpt. Sahih Muslim 963d continues with further requests for the deceased; follow the reference to read the complete report.
What does Allahummaghfir lahu mean?
It means “O Allah, forgive him.” The remaining words shown ask for mercy, pardon and well-being.
Why does the English meaning say him?
The Arabic excerpt uses masculine pronouns, matching the cited wording. This article does not present every form used for different deceased persons or a complete funeral-prayer procedure.
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