Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un
The dua said upon hearing of someone’s death
The Dua
Arabic
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Transliteration
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un
Translation
“Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.”
Source: Quran 2:156
Deep Meaning
This profound statement acknowledges:
- “Inna lillahi” – We belong to Allah. We are His creation and His property.
- “Wa inna ilayhi raji’un” – We will return to Him. Death is not the end, but a return to our Creator.
This dua reminds us of the temporary nature of this world and our ultimate return to Allah.
When to Say This Dua
- Upon hearing of someone’s death
- When afflicted with any calamity or loss
- When facing difficult trials
- As a reminder of our mortality
Extended Dua for Calamity
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ، اللَّهُمَّ أْجُرْنِي فِي مُصِيبَتِي، وَأَخْلِفْ لِي خَيْرًا مِنْهَا
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Allahumma ajirni fi musibati wa akhlif li khayran minha.
“Indeed, we belong to Allah and to Him we return. O Allah, reward me in my calamity and replace it with something better.”
FAQs
What does Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un mean?
It means “Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.” It’s a statement of faith acknowledging Allah’s ownership of all creation and our return to Him.
When should you say Inna Lillahi?
It’s said upon hearing of any death or calamity. The Prophet ﷺ also recommended saying it when losing anything, even something small.