“May Allah grant them Jannat-ul-Firdaus” is perhaps the most common dua in condolence messages — and it asks for nothing less than the very best. This page explains what Firdaus is, the hadith about it, and gives the Arabic dua for a man and a woman, ready to copy.
What Is Jannat-ul-Firdaus?
Firdaus is the highest level of Paradise. In Sahih al-Bukhari the Prophet ﷺ taught: when you ask Allah, ask Him for al-Firdaus, for it is the middle of Paradise and the highest of Paradise, from it the rivers of Paradise spring forth, and above it is the Throne of the Most Merciful. That is why asking Firdaus for someone is the ultimate expression of love and hope for them — you are asking Allah for the best He has described.
The Dua in Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ أَدْخِلْهُ الْفِرْدَوْسَ الْأَعْلَى
Allāhumma adkhilhu l-Firdawsa l-a'lā — O Allah, admit him to the highest Firdaus
اللَّهُمَّ أَدْخِلْهَا الْفِرْدَوْسَ الْأَعْلَى
Allāhumma adkhilhā l-Firdawsa l-a'lā — O Allah, admit her to the highest Firdaus
Ready Messages With This Dua
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. May Allah grant them Jannat-ul-Firdaus and give your family sabr-e-jameel. Ameen.
May Allah forgive them, elevate their ranks, and admit them to Jannat-ul-Firdaus without account. Ameen.
Allah Ta’ala marhoom ko Jannat-ul-Firdaus mein aala maqam ata farmaye. Ameen.
Using It Correctly
The dua is made for a deceased Muslim, usually alongside inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un and the duas of forgiveness. In a message it commonly follows the mercy phrases — rahimahullah or Allah yerhamo — as the crowning request. Our condolence messages page has forty-plus complete messages built this way, and the card maker can put the dua on a shareable card with the departed’s name.
Because the Prophet ﷺ instructed that when asking Allah for Paradise, we ask for Firdaus — the highest and middle of Paradise, above which is the Throne (Sahih al-Bukhari). Asking the best for someone is the essence of dua for them. Yes. Dua is hope in Allah’s mercy, not a verdict on the person. We ask Allah for the highest and leave the judgement entirely to Him — that is precisely what the dua expresses.Why do we ask for Firdaus specifically?
Can I make this dua for someone who wasn't very practising?