What does Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un (إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un in the Quran

﴿ٱلَّذِينَ إِذَآ أَصَـٰبَتْهُم مُّصِيبَةٌۭ قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّآ إِلَيْهِ رَٰجِعُونَ﴾

« Who, when disaster strikes them, say, "Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return." »

Surah البقرة : 156

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

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