Dua When the Eyes of the Deceased Are Closed
Explanation
This dua is recited beside someone who has just closed his eyes to this transient world. In place of “fulan,” the name of the deceased is said. Both his forgiveness and his reaching a good rank are asked for.
Dua Text
اَللّٰهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِفُلَانٍ وَارْفَعْ دَرَجَتَهُ فِي الْمَهْدِيِّينَ وَاخْلُفْهُ فِي عَقِبِهِ فِي الْغَابِرِينَ، وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلَهُ يَا رَبَّ الْعَالَمِينَ وَافْسَحْ لَهُ فِي قَبْرِهِ وَنَوِّرْ لَهُ فِيهِ
Transliteration
Allahummaghfir li-fulanin warfa’ darajatahu fil-mahdiyyina wakhlufhu fi ‘aqibihi fil-ghabirina, waghfir lana wa lahu ya Rabbal-‘alamina wafsah lahu fi qabrihi wa nawwir lahu fihi.
Meaning
O Allah, forgive so-and-so and raise his rank among those who are rightly guided. Grant those he leaves behind a good successor; forgive us and him. O exalted Allah, make the grave of this deceased spacious and fill it with light.
What Is Asked in This Dua
Forgiveness for the deceased, the raising of his rank among the rightly guided, a good successor for those he leaves behind, and that his grave be made spacious and filled with light are asked for.
When and How to Recite
It is recited at the side of the deceased, at the moment his eyes close.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is recited when the eyes of the deceased close?
The dua “Allahummaghfir li-fulanin warfa’ darajatahu…” is recited; the name of the deceased is said in place of fulan.
What is asked for in this dua?
Forgiveness for the deceased, the raising of his rank, a good successor for those left behind, and a spacious, light-filled grave are asked for.
Who recites it?
Those present at the side of the deceased recite it; they ask forgiveness both for the deceased and for themselves.
Source
Büyük Dua Kitabı (Great Book of Duas), Duas Related to Death and Funerals.
The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?
Published: 23 September 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026
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