Dua for Condolences
إِنَّ لِلَّهِ مَا أَخَذَ، وَلَهُ مَا أَعْطَى، وَكُلٌّ عِنْدَهُ بِأَجَلٍ مُسَمًّى، فَلْتَصْبِرْ وَلْتَحْتَسِبْ
Inna lillahi ma akhadh, wa lahu ma a'ta, wa kullun 'indahu bi'ajalin musamma, faltasbir waltahtasib.
"Verily to Allah belongs what He took and to Him belongs what He gave, and everything with Him has an appointed time. So be patient and seek reward from Him."
Sahih Al-Bukhari 1284
Spiritual Benefits
This is the most authentic and philosophically profound way to comfort the bereaved. It reminds them that all souls are ultimately the property of Allah, helping them process grief through the lens of divine wisdom.
When Should I Say This Dua?
Say this to the family members of the deceased when offering your condolences.
Proper Etiquette (Sunnah)
Say it with empathy and do not overstay your welcome at the house of the bereaved.