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Visiting the graves: peace upon the people of these dwellings

Quick answer

Peace be upon you, people of these dwellings, among the believers and the Muslims. We will, if Allah wills, be joining you. May Allah have mercy on those of us who have gone ahead and those who come later. I ask Allah for well-being for us and for you.

When to recite

The line asking mercy for those who went before and those who follow comes from 'A'ishah's narration (Sahih Muslim 974). Visiting graves is for remembering the Hereafter and praying for the dead. 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 Sahih Muslim 975, Sahih Muslim 974. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ أَهْلَ الدِّيَارِ، مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُسْلِمِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ بِكُمْ لاَحِقُونَ، وَيَرْحَمُ اللَّهُ الْمُسْتَقدِمِينَ مِنَّا وَالْمُسْتأْخِرِينَ أَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ لَنَا وَلَكُمُ الْعَافِيَةَ
Transliteration

As-salamu 'alaykum ahla-d-diyari mina-l-mu'minina wa-l-muslimin, wa inna in sha'a-llahu bikum lahiqun, wa yarhamu-llahu-l-mustaqdimina minna wa-l-musta'khirin, as'alu-llaha lana wa lakumu-l-'afiyah

Meaning in English

Peace be upon you, people of these dwellings, among the believers and the Muslims. We will, if Allah wills, be joining you. May Allah have mercy on those of us who have gone ahead and those who come later. I ask Allah for well-being for us and for you.

Why this dua matters

The line asking mercy for those who went before and those who follow comes from 'A'ishah's narration (Sahih Muslim 974). Visiting graves is for remembering the Hereafter and praying for the dead.

Source: Sahih Muslim 975, Sahih Muslim 974
Sahih Muslim 975
Common questions
What does Visiting the graves: peace upon the people of these dwellings mean?

Peace be upon you, people of these dwellings, among the believers and the Muslims. We will, if Allah wills, be joining you. May Allah have mercy on those of us who have gone ahead and those who come later. I ask Allah for well-being for us and for you.

When should I recite Visiting the graves: peace upon the people of these dwellings?

The line asking mercy for those who went before and those who follow comes from 'A'ishah's narration (Sahih Muslim 974). Visiting graves is for remembering the Hereafter and praying for the dead. 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 Visiting the graves: peace upon the people of these dwellings?

Sahih Muslim 975, Sahih Muslim 974.

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