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Placing the deceased in the grave

Quick answer

In the name of Allah, and upon the way of the Messenger of Allah.

When to recite

The Prophet ﷺ said this when placing the deceased in the grave. 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 3213 (sahih). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَعَلَى سُنَّةِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ
Transliteration

Bismillahi wa 'ala sunnati rasuli-llah

Meaning in English

In the name of Allah, and upon the way of the Messenger of Allah.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet ﷺ said this when placing the deceased in the grave.

Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 3213 (sahih)
Sunan Abi Dawud 3213
Common questions
What does Placing the deceased in the grave mean?

In the name of Allah, and upon the way of the Messenger of Allah.

When should I recite Placing the deceased in the grave?

The Prophet ﷺ said this when placing the deceased in the grave. 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 Placing the deceased in the grave?

Sunan Abi Dawud 3213 (sahih).

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