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After the burial: forgive him, make him firm

Quick answer

O Allah, forgive him. O Allah, make him firm.

When to recite

After a burial the Prophet ﷺ would stand at the grave and say: Ask forgiveness for your brother and ask that he be made firm, for he is now being questioned. These words carry out that instruction. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sunan Abi Dawud 3221 (sahih). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ، اللَّهُمَّ ثَبِّتْهُ
Transliteration

Allahumma-ghfir lah, Allahumma thabbith-h

Meaning in English

O Allah, forgive him. O Allah, make him firm.

Why this dua matters

After a burial the Prophet ﷺ would stand at the grave and say: Ask forgiveness for your brother and ask that he be made firm, for he is now being questioned. These words carry out that instruction.

Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 3221 (sahih)
Sunan Abi Dawud 3221
Common questions
What does After the burial: forgive him, make him firm mean?

O Allah, forgive him. O Allah, make him firm.

When should I recite After the burial: forgive him, make him firm?

After a burial the Prophet ﷺ would stand at the grave and say: Ask forgiveness for your brother and ask that he be made firm, for he is now being questioned. These words carry out that instruction. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

What is the source for After the burial: forgive him, make him firm?

Sunan Abi Dawud 3221 (sahih).

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