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Greeting the people of the graves

Quick answer

Peace be upon you, people of these dwellings, from among the believers and the Muslims. We will, if Allah wills, join you. I ask Allah for well-being for us and for you.

When to recite

Recite this Greeting the people of the graves. The Prophet ﷺ taught his companions to say this when they went out to the graves. A visit to the graves is a reminder of death and a chance to pray for the dead; the du'a is made to Allah (SWT) alone.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih Muslim 975. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ أَهْلَ الدِّيَارِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُسْلِمِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ لَلَاحِقُونَ، أَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ لَنَا وَلَكُمُ الْعَافِيَةَ
Transliteration

As-salamu 'alaykum ahla-d-diyari mina-l-mu'minina wa-l-muslimin, wa inna in sha' Allahu la-lahiqun. As'alu-llaha lana wa lakumu-l-'afiyah.

Meaning in English

Peace be upon you, people of these dwellings, from among the believers and the Muslims. We will, if Allah wills, join you. I ask Allah for well-being for us and for you.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet ﷺ taught his companions to say this when they went out to the graves. A visit to the graves is a reminder of death and a chance to pray for the dead; the du'a is made to Allah (SWT) alone.

Source: Sahih Muslim 975
Common questions
What does Greeting the people of the graves mean?

Peace be upon you, people of these dwellings, from among the believers and the Muslims. We will, if Allah wills, join you. I ask Allah for well-being for us and for you.

When should I recite Greeting the people of the graves?

Recite this Greeting the people of the graves. The Prophet ﷺ taught his companions to say this when they went out to the graves. A visit to the graves is a reminder of death and a chance to pray for the dead; the du'a is made to Allah (SWT) alone.

What is the source for Greeting the people of the graves?

Sahih Muslim 975.

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