This phrase translates to “We belong to Allah, and to Him we will return.” Known as the Istirja, “inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un” is a prayer found in the second surah of the Quran. Muslims often recite these words during difficult times as a reminder that Allah does not test them beyond their capacity. It is also commonly said when someone passes away.
“The kingdom of the heavens and the earth and everything in them belongs to Allah. He has power over all things.” (Surat al-Ma’ida: 120)
“Say: ‘To Allah belongs the East and the West…’” (Surah al-Baqarah: 142)
Muslims have learned to say inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un from the holy Quran.
ٱلَّذِينَ إِذَآ أَصَـٰبَتْهُم مُّصِيبَةٌۭ قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّآ إِلَيْهِ رَٰجِعُونَ ١٥٦
who, when faced with a disaster, say, “Surely to Allah we belong and to Him we will all return.” [Surah Baqarah ayah 156]
Following is the meaning of every single word:
- Inna: We, without doubt, assert our unity.
- Lillahi: We belong to Allah, the Almighty.
- Wa Inna: And indeed we
- Ilayhi: Towards Him
- Rajioon: Shall return
When do you say inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un?
In hard times, Muslims often find solace in the phrase, “Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un.” They echo it in their struggles and in various situations that call for it.
– When a loved one passes away it’s often the moment people say “Inna Lillahi Wa Inallah E Raji oon.” This is how Muslims show they understand the loss and agree with what Allah has decided. This phrase helps people cope with the sudden pain of losing a loved one.
– When tragedy strikes, the words “Inna Lillahi Wa Inallah E Raji oon” bring comfort. They remind us that life is short. They teach us to trust Allah and be patient in tough times.
In tough times, like with health or money problems, this phrase brings strength. It supports the belief that only Allah provides comfort in tough times.
Muslims say “Inna Lillahi Wa Inallah E Raji oon” to reflect on life’s fleeting nature. It serves as a powerful reminder to prioritize actions that align with one’s faith and values.
Inna lillahiwa Inna ilayhi raji’un Full Dua.
Umm Salamah (رضى الله عنها) narrated: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessing be upon him) saying, “When a person suffers from a calamity and utters:
إنَّا للـهِ وإنَّا إلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ، اللَّهُمَّ أجُرْنِي فِي مُصِيْبَتي، وأخْلِفْ لِي خَيْراً مِنْهَا
Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. Allahumma-jurni fi musibati, wa akhlif li khairan minha
(we belong to Allah, and to him, we do return. o Allah, I seek reward with you for my affliction, so reward me for it, and replace it for me with something better)
also narrated with the following words in Tirmidhi: “when one of you is afflicted with a calamity, he should say:
إنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ اللَّهُمَّ عِنْدَكَ أَحْتَسِبُ مُصِيبَتِي فَآجِرْنِي فِيهَا وَأَبْدِلْ لِي خَيْرًا مِنْهَا
inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un, allahumma indaka ahtasibu musibati fa’jirni fiha wa abdil li khairan minha
(we belong to Allah, and to him, we do return. o Allah, I seek reward with you for my affliction, so reward me for it, and replace it for me with something better)
Then Allah surely compensates him with reward and better substitute.”
Al-Muṭṭalib reported from Umm Salamah: On an occasion, Abū Salamah came back after he was with Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessing be upon him) and said, “I heard Allah’s Messenger recite a statement that made me delighted.”
He said, “No Muslim is struck with an affliction and then says ‘istirja’ (saying: “Inna lillahi wa inallah-e-raji’oon” [from Allāh we come and to Him we will return]) when the affliction strikes, and then he says, ‘O Allah! reward me for my loss and give me what is better than it’, except that Allah will do that for him.”
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un in Arabic.
In arabic this phrase is written,
إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Here are the various spelling variations, there isn’t one accepted or correct version.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un in English
The English translation of Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un (إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُون) is as follows:
“… Surely to Allah we belong and to Him we will all return.”
Or, “… Indeed, we belong to Allah, and Indeed, to Him, we shall return”
These are just the English transliterations of the Arabic text. The one used should be the one that most accurately reflects the pronunciation in Arabic.
- Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un (most commonly used).
- innalillahiwainnailaihirojiun
- inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon
- inna lillahi wa inallah rajioon
- inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji un
- inna lillahi wa inallah-e-raji’oon
- ina lilah waina allah rajiun
How to reply to inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un?
Here is how to reply to inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un:
إن لله ما أخذ، وله ما أعطى، وكل شيء عنده بأجل مسمى.
God has what He took, and He has what He gave, and everything with Him has an appointed term.
جزاكم الله عنا الخير، ورزقنا اللهم الصبر والسلوان.
May Allah reward you, and may Allah grant us patience and solace.
اللهم أجرنا خيرا في مصيبتنا، لا إله إلا الله.
Oh God, reward us with good in our calamity, there is no god but God.
Conclusion
The origins of inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un is the holy Quran, it was mentioned in surah al- Baqarah:
ٱلَّذِينَ إِذَآ أَصَـٰبَتْهُم مُّصِيبَةٌۭ قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّآ إِلَيْهِ رَٰجِعُونَ ١٥٦
who, when faced with a disaster, say, “Surely to Allah we belong and to Him we will all return.” [Surah Baqarah ayah 156]
It is said whenever we suffer tragedies and losses. It reminds us that we belong to Allah, and to Him we will return. It’s just a matter of time.
Enroll your kids in Noor Academy’s Islamic studies course. They’ll learn accurate Islamic studies online.
Quran teaching for children in Noor Academy is fun as well as structured, they’ll learn with Noor Kids;
Noor and Nora ( House of Quran ) will be their friends during this amazing journey.
You may also find online Quran classes for children if you want them to memorize Quran with you.
Our Quran, Arabic, Islamic Studies, and tajweed teachers will be their friends on this journey.
Noor Academy learning can be challenging if you’re seeking it for your kids.
Noor Academy offers you a wide variety of topics to teach your children online.
Noor Academy’s experienced live tutor ( male teacher & female teacher ). They have many years of experience in teaching non-Arabic speakers. They teach Arabic, Islamic studies, and the Quran online.
