Dua When Placing the Body in the Grave
The dua When Placing the Body in the Grave in Arabic, with transliteration, English meaning and its source — plus a free image to save and share.
The dua When Placing the Body in the Grave is “Bismillahi wa 'ala sunnati Rasulillah.” — In the name of Allah, and upon the way of the Messenger of Allah. (Sunan Abi Dawud 3213).
When placing the body in the grave
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ وَعَلٰى سُنَّةِ رَسُوْلِ اللّٰهِ
Bismillahi wa 'ala sunnati Rasulillah.
In the name of Allah, and upon the way of the Messenger of Allah.
Sunnah manners
- Hurry with the funeral. (Sahih al-Bukhari 1315)
- Following the funeral is one of the five rights a Muslim has over another. (Sahih al-Bukhari 1240)
- Whoever attends until the prayer gets one qirat of reward; until the burial, two qirats. (Sahih al-Bukhari 1325)
- Ibn Abbas recited Al-Fatiha in the funeral prayer and said it is the Sunnah. (Sahih al-Bukhari 1335)
More duas: Janazah, death & graves
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua When Placing the Body in the Grave?
“Bismillahi wa 'ala sunnati Rasulillah.” — In the name of Allah, and upon the way of the Messenger of Allah. (Sunan Abi Dawud 3213).
Where does this dua come from?
It comes from Sunan Abi Dawud 3213. Tap the reference on this page to read it on Sunnah.com.
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