Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raji’un in Arabic | Meaning in English

 Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raji’un is a Qur’anic verse which can be seen in Surah Baqarah [2:156]. This verse is commonly used at the time of disasters, when someone dies, when someone is tested with hardships, and also when something is lost.

We often see Muslims recite Inna Lillahi Wa Inallah-e-Raji’oon dua (can also be recited as Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Rajioon) when they hear the death message of a Muslim. But do we actually know what does it really mean?

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raji’un Meaning in English

So what does this Dua mean in English? Many people have been asking for it! So basically, it means…

Verily, to Allah we belong and verily, to Him we shall return.

You know this meaning, right? Surely you do! But let’s get deeper into the meaning.

Everything that you own in your life, or have around you, belongs to Allah (SWT) alone. The property, cars, money, beauty, blessings, and the status that you have, belongs to Allah (SWT).

He can give you whenever He wants to and can take you back whenever He wants.

Every soul will taste death. And We test you ˹O humanity˺ with good and evil as a trial, then to Us you will ˹all˺ be returned. [21:35] –

So now, as He is the creator and owner of Everything, He can test anyone, anytime by giving the things the person loves and taking them back. This is where the Muslim needs to have patience. Indeed, Allah loves the one who keeps patience.