Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajiun Meaning
إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
- Meaning
- To God we belong and to Him we return
- Literal meaning
- "Indeed we belong to God, and indeed to Him we return."
- When to use
- Said on hearing of a death or misfortune — an expression of patience and acceptance.
- Formality
- Solemn. In condolences it is often followed by a dua for the deceased, e.g. "rahimahu Allah".
- Also spelled
- inna-lillahi-wa-inna-ilayhi-rajiun · inna-lillah
Related phrases
Notes
A Quranic verse (2:156), said at loss of any kind — from a bereavement to smaller setbacks.