Ziarah Guide

Panduan Ziarah · Adab, Yasin, Tahlil & Dua

Ziarah kubur is a sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ. It is a reminder of the Hereafter and an act of mercy towards those who have passed.

Enter the cemetery from the gate with the right foot first.
Dress modestly and speak softly — this is a place of remembrance.
Do not walk over or sit on graves.
Recite the salam greeting upon entering (see below).
Recite Al-Fatihah and whatever you are able from the Quran.
Make dua for the deceased and all Muslims.
Women may visit graves, though it is best to avoid wailing or excessive weeping.
Keep your visit brief and focused on ibadah — it is not a social outing.

Recite this salam when you first step into the cemetery.

السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ أَهْلَ الدِّيَارِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُسْلِمِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللهُ بِكُمْ لَاحِقُونَ، نَسْأَلُ اللهَ لَنَا وَلَكُمُ الْعَافِيَةَ

Assalāmu 'alaykum ahlad-diyāri minal-mu'minīna wal-muslimīn, wa innā in shā'a-Llāhu bikum lāḥiqūn, nas'alullāha lanā wa lakumul-'āfiyah.

Peace be upon you, O people of these dwellings, from among the believers and Muslims. We will indeed, in shā' Allāh, join you. We ask Allāh for well-being for us and for you.

Arabic text and transliterations are provided as a guide. Please verify with a qualified ustaz or a trusted mushaf for full accuracy. May Allāh accept our deeds and grant maghfirah to all our deceased.