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إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Funeral Prayer Guide

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A complete, compassionate guide to Islamic funeral prayers (Salatul Janazah). Step-by-step guidance in Malayalam, ensuring we honor our departed with dignity and correctness.

Salatul Janazah

Funeral Prayer Guide

Salatul Janazah (Funeral Prayer) is a Fard Kifayah — a collective obligation upon the Muslim community. Here is how to perform it.

01

Preparation (Ghusl)

The body of the deceased must be given a ritual bath (Ghusl). This is performed by same-gender family members or trusted community members with proper respect.

02

Kafan (Shrouding)

Wrap the body in white unsewn cloth (Kafan). Men: 3 sheets. Women: 5 sheets. Tie the cloth securely from head and feet.

03

First Takbir — Al-Fatihah

The Imam makes the first Takbir (Allahu Akbar) and recites Al-Fatihah silently. Congregation follows.

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
04

Second Takbir — Salawat on the Prophet ﷺ

After the second Takbir, recite Salawat (Durood Ibrahim) for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
05

Third Takbir — Dua for the Deceased

After the third Takbir, make dua specifically for the deceased:

اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ

O Allah, forgive him, have mercy on him, grant him well-being, and pardon him.

06

Fourth Takbir — Final Salaam

After the fourth Takbir, make a brief dua, then end with Tasleem to the right side only:

السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ
07

Burial (Dafn)

Place the deceased in the grave on their right side, facing Qibla. Recite Bismillah and cover with soil. Avoid raising the grave more than a hand span.

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَعَلَى سُنَّةِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ
Dua Collection

Duas for the Departed

Upon Hearing of Death
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.
Dua for the Deceased (Male)
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ
O Allah, forgive him, have mercy on him, grant him well-being, and pardon him.
Dua for the Deceased (Female)
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهَا وَارْحَمْهَا وَعَافِهَا وَاعْفُ عَنْهَا
O Allah, forgive her, have mercy on her, grant her well-being, and pardon her.
At the Graveside
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِفُلَانٍ وَارْفَعْ دَرَجَتَهُ فِي الْمَهْدِيِّينَ
O Allah, forgive (name) and elevate his station among the rightly guided.
رَحِمَ اللَّهُ مَنْ قَرَأَ وَقَالَ آمِين

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