Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un (إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ)

Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un (إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ) is an important Islamic phrase meaning: "Surely we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return."

Muslims say "Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un" when they hear about someone's death. This phrase means that everything, including us, belongs to Allah. It reminds us that life is temporary, and we will all return to Him one day. Saying this helps us accept that death is a part of Allah’s plan. It also gives comfort, knowing that Allah has control over everything, and we trust in His will. By saying these words, Muslims show patience and faith during difficult times.

Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un in Arabic

إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

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Muslims use this phrase whenever they hear about a passing or face a personal loss.

Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un Meaning in Urdu

بے شک ہم اللہ کے لئے ہیں اور ہمیں اسی کی طرف لوٹنا ہے۔

When Do Muslims Say "Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un"?

Muslims say these words in different situations, such as:

• When hearing about someone's death, it is said as a prayer for the person who passed away and as a reminder that we will all return to Allah.
• During personal hardship, it is recited to seek patience and strength from Allah.
• When facing loss of wealth, health, or belongings, it is said to accept that everything happens by Allah’s will.
• In times of disasters or accidents, it is recited to trust in Allah’s wisdom and plan.

Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un in the Quran

The phrase appears in the Quran in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:156):

This verse is a reminder for Muslims to stay patient and trust Allah’s wisdom during difficulties.

Other similar Quranic references include:

• Surah Al-Ankabut (29:57):

  كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ ۖ ثُمَّ إِلَيْنَا تُرْجَعُونَ
  "Every soul shall taste death. Then to Us will you be returned."

• Surah Ghafir (40:43):

  وَإِلَى اللَّهِ الْمَصِيرُ
  "And to Allah is the [final] return."

These verses remind us that life is temporary and that we will surely return to Allah.

Different Spellings for Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un

Many people search for this phrase using different spellings, such as:

• Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
• inna lillahi wa inallah-e-raji'oon
• inna lillahi wa in allah-e-rajioon
• innalillahiwainnailaihirojiun
• inalillahi wainailaihi rajiun

These spellings are because of different ways of writing Arabic words in English, but the meaning stays the same.