In one narration, it was mentioned that visiting graves was initially forbidden, but the Prophet (ﷺ) later permitted people to visit cemeteries.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “(In the past) I forbade you from visiting graves, but visit them now.” In another narration, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Whoever wants to visit a graveyard, let him do so, because it reminds us of the Hereafter.”
The Prophet (ﷺ) recognized that reflecting on death can improve our lives and make us more productive.
How does this happen, you may ask?
When we regularly visit graveyards to remember loved ones, we inadvertently shift our focus to what truly matters in this world.
Visiting a cemetery allows us to step away from our daily routines, free ourselves from trivial concerns, gain a broader perspective, and become more forgiving of minor conflicts with family and friends.
We come to realize that our time on earth is short, and what truly matters is the time we spend pleasing our Creator.
The primary purpose of this life is to strive for Jannah (Paradise) for ourselves and to help our loved ones who have passed on, as they no longer have the opportunity to do so.
The Assalamualaikum Ya Ahlal Quboor dua is one way we can make a difference. Reciting this dua asks Allah for peace upon the inhabitants of the graves and seeks His forgiveness for them.
Let’s learn this complete dua along with its meaning.
Assalamualaikum Ya Ahlal Quboor Dua for Graves
The Arabic text of this dua is:
اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ يَا أَهْلَ اَلْقُبُورِ, يَغْفِرُ اَللَّهُ لَنَا وَلَكُمْ, أَنْتُمْ سَلَفُنَا وَنَحْنُ بِالْأَثَرِ
Transliteration: Assalamualaikum yaa ahlal quboor. Yaghfirullahu lanaa wa lakum wa antum salafunaa wa nahnu bil ithar.
Meaning of the Dua for Visiting Graves
Peace be upon you, O dwellers of these graves. May Allah forgive you and us. You have preceded us, and we are following your trail.
Assalamu Alaikum Ahlad Diyar Dua for Graveyards
There is another dua besides Assalamualaikum Ya Ahlal Quboor that you can recite. Its Arabic text is:
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمُ أَهْلَ الدِّيَارِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُسْلِمِينَ وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ بِكُمْ لَاحِقُونَ نَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ لَنَا وَلَكُمُ الْعَافِيَةَ
Transliteration: Assalamu alaikum ahlad diyar, minal-mu’mineena walmuslimeena, wa ‘innaa ‘in shaa’ Allaahu bikum laahiqoona as’alullaaha lanaa wa lakumul- ‘aafiyata.
Translation: Peace be upon you, O inhabitants of these abodes, among the believers and Muslims. Verily, by the will of Allah, we will join you. We ask Allah for safety and well-being for us and for you.
These two duas are easy to learn and memorize, and reciting them can bring peace to our loved ones in the graves.
What makes these duas beautiful is that they go beyond seeking forgiveness for a single individual; instead, they ask for forgiveness and safety for all Muslims residing in that graveyard.
O Allah, make us among Your righteous servants and guide us all to the right path. Ameen.
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