Reference

Ziarah Guide

Etiquette, Surah Yasin, tahlil, talqin, and dua for visiting the graves of loved ones.

1
Etiquette for Cemetery Visits
The sunnah manners for entering a cemetery and paying respects.
2
Dua Upon Entering the Cemetery
The greeting of peace (salam) to recite as you step through the gates.
3
Surah Al-Fatihah
The opening chapter of the Quran, gifted to the soul of the deceased.
4
Surah Yasin
The heart of the Quran, traditionally recited at the graveside.
5
Tahlil
A remembrance sequence of Quranic verses, dhikr, and salawat. Toggle between the short and the full tahlil.
6
Dua Tahlil
The closing supplication that seals the tahlil, dedicating its reward to the deceased.
7
Talqin Mayyit
Recited at the graveside after burial
The prompting of the deceased — recited at the graveside immediately after burial, reminding them of the covenant of faith before the questioning of the grave.

If you find any discrepancy, mistake, or error, please let us know. May Allāh accept our deeds and grant forgiveness to all our deceased.