Thursday can be a thoughtful doorway into the weekend, a quiet pause to honor memory, hold space for grief, and ask God for mercy. In many communities, our Muslim neighbors gather on Thursdays to remember and pray for their departed loved ones.
As Christians, we can join this moment with compassion, offering prayers that seek God’s comfort, peace, and protection for grieving families, and entrusting the departed to His mercy.
These Scriptures and prayers are shared in a spirit of respect and love. May God, who sees every tear, meet mourning hearts with tenderness. As you pray on this Thursday, may the Lord surround Muslim families and all who grieve with His peace, and anchor us all in hope.
Thursday Prayers For The Dead In Islam
1. Psalm 34:18
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
God draws close to those who mourn. On this Thursday of remembrance, we ask Him to be near to grieving families, including our Muslim neighbors who honor their departed. His nearness is healing, and His compassion never fails.
Prayer:
“Lord, be near to every broken heart today. As families remember their departed, wrap them in Your compassion. Let Your presence quiet sorrow and kindle hope. Hold the departed in Your mercy, and carry the living with Your peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
2. Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Jesus promises comfort to those who mourn. Thursday becomes a day to welcome that blessing over every grieving household, trusting God to soothe and strengthen. His comfort is gentle and sure.
Prayer:
“Jesus, bless those who mourn today. Let Your comfort settle upon homes remembering their dead. Ease ache with Your peace, steady hearts with Your promise, and surround families with tender love. May hope rise where heaviness dwells. Amen.”
3. Psalm 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.”
The valley is real, but so is God’s presence. On this Thursday, we ask the Good Shepherd to walk with every grieving soul and to guide the departed into His mercy.
Prayer:
“Good Shepherd, walk with those in the shadow of loss. Calm fear, carry sorrow, and protect tender hearts. Guide the departed in Your mercy, and lead the living beside still waters of peace. Be close today and always. Amen.”
4. John 14:1–2
“Let not your heart be troubled… I go to prepare a place for you.”
Jesus steadies troubled hearts with the promise of a prepared place. As we remember the dead, we rest in God’s wisdom and kindness, trusting His care beyond our sight.
Prayer:
“Lord Jesus, still troubled hearts this Thursday. As we remember those who have passed, remind us of Your prepared place. Hold the departed in Your mercy, and fill the living with peace, courage, and trust in Your goodness. Amen.”
5. Revelation 21:4
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying…”
God’s final promise is a world without death or tears. Our Thursday prayers reach toward that hope, asking for a foretaste of His comfort now.
Prayer:
“God of all comfort, wipe tears from weary eyes. Let Your future promise strengthen today’s hearts. Give rest to the departed in Your mercy, and grant the living Your peace. Make sorrow bow to hope in Your presence. Amen.”
6. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
God is a present refuge for the grieving. On Thursday, we place mourning families in His safe shelter, trusting He will hold them steady.
Prayer:
“Refuge of our souls, be the shelter of those who mourn. Hold families who remember their loved ones today. Give strength to face memories, courage to speak love, and rest in Your arms. Keep all under Your watchful care. Amen.”
7. Psalm 147:3
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
God is gentle toward the wounded and faithful to heal. Thursday can become a healing step-honoring loss and receiving His mending love.
Prayer:
“Healer of hearts, bind up grief and tend every wound. As families honor their departed this Thursday, bring healing where pain lingers. Wrap sorrow in Your kindness, and plant hope like a seed that will bloom in time. Amen.”
8. Psalm 55:22
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee.”
We are invited to release burdens-of grief, regret, and unanswered questions. God sustains those who cast their weight upon Him.
Prayer:
“Lord, we cast the burden of loss into Your hands. Sustain those who mourn today. Carry what we cannot, soothe what aches, and steady trembling hearts. Keep the departed in Your mercy and the living in Your peace. Amen.”
9. Romans 8:38–39
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life… shall be able to separate us from the love of God.”
Not even death separates us from God’s love. We ask Him to hold the departed and those who grieve within that unbreakable embrace.
Prayer:
“Unfailing God, let Your love surround the departed and their families. Remind us that nothing can sever Your care. Give comfort in absence, courage in remembrance, and quiet assurance of Your steadfast love. Amen.”
10. Nahum 1:7
“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”
God’s goodness becomes a fortress when sorrow troubles us. He knows those who trust Him; He will keep them.
Prayer:
“Good Lord, be a stronghold for grieving hearts this Thursday. Know their tears, remember their faith, and keep them safe in Your compassion. Guard their minds with peace and their memories with gratitude. Amen.”
11. Psalm 30:5
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Grief has its night, but God promises a morning. Thursday can be a night-watch of prayer, trusting that joy will rise again.
Prayer:
“Father, hold us through the night of sorrow. Let prayer carry us until dawn. Comfort families remembering their dead, and kindle a gentle joy in due time. Keep hope alive as we wait on You. Amen.”
12. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Blessed be God… the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation.”
God comforts us so we can comfort others. As we pray, we also become instruments of His kindness to mourning families.
Prayer:
“God of all comfort, surround grieving homes with Your presence. Use our words, visits, and prayers as gentle medicine. Let the departed rest in Your mercy, and the living rest in Your embrace. Make us carriers of Your consolation. Amen.”
13. Psalm 31:15
“My times are in thy hand.”
The seasons of life and death rest in God’s hands. Thursday’s remembrance becomes an act of trust in His timing and care.
Prayer:
“Sovereign Lord, we place our times in Your hands. Receive those who have departed and hold close those who remain. Teach us trust when we do not understand, and give us peace beyond our questions. Amen.”
14. Psalm 23:2
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
God gives rest and stillness to weary souls. For the grieving, still waters are a gift of grace.
Prayer:
“Good Shepherd, lead mourning hearts beside still waters this Thursday. Let Your peace quiet anxious thoughts and Your presence cradle weary souls. Grant rest to the departed in Your mercy and calm to the living in Your love. Amen.”
15. Psalm 145:18
“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.”
God draws near to sincere prayer. As we call in truth-honest grief, honest hope-He meets us with nearness.
Prayer:
“Lord, draw near as we call upon You for the departed and their families. Hear honest tears and honest trust. Meet each heart with Your presence, and let Your comfort settle like gentle rain. Hold us all in Your care. Amen.”
16. Isaiah 26:3
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.”
Peace guards a mind fixed on God. On Thursday, we ask for that steadying grace over every bereaved heart.
Prayer:
“Keeper of peace, steady grieving minds on You. Still swirling thoughts and soothe aching hearts. Let perfect peace keep homes remembering their dead, and let Your nearness be their comfort today and always. Amen.”
17. Deuteronomy 33:27
“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.”
God’s arms never tire. He is a refuge for those who mourn and a resting place for the departed entrusted to His mercy.
Prayer:
“Eternal God, be the refuge of all who grieve. Hold the departed in Your mercy and the living in Your everlasting arms. Let safety, comfort, and hope rest on this Thursday of remembrance. Amen.”
18. Ecclesiastes 3:1,4
“To every thing there is a season… A time to weep… and a time to mourn.”
Grief is a season God understands. Thursday can be a holy time to weep, remember, and find God present in the mourning.
Prayer:
“Lord, bless this time to mourn. Receive our tears as prayer and our memories as gratitude. Comfort families who remember their dead today, and walk with them through the changing seasons of the heart. Amen.”
19. Psalm 56:3
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Fear meets its answer in trust. When loss stirs anxiety, God’s steady love invites our confidence.
Prayer:
“Father, when grief awakens fear, teach us to trust You. Calm hearts, guide thoughts, and shield fragile moments. Hold the departed in Your mercy and the living in Your peace. Let trust be stronger than fear today. Amen.”
20. Hebrews 6:19
“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast.”
Hope in God anchors the soul amid sorrow. Thursday prayers sink that anchor deep into His faithfulness.
Prayer:
“God of hope, anchor our souls today. When memories churn and emotions rise, hold us steady in Your promises. Let hope keep the living secure and commend the departed to Your merciful care. Amen.”
21. Psalm 121:8
“The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.”
God preserves movements and moments. We ask His keeping over families visiting graves, gathering for remembrance, or praying at home.
Prayer:
“Preserving Lord, watch over every step taken in remembrance. Keep families safe as they gather, comfort them as they part, and surround their homes with peace. Hold the departed and the living in Your faithful care. Amen.”
22. Lamentations 3:22–23
“It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed… They are new every morning.”
Fresh mercy meets us after nights of tears. Thursday’s prayers make room for tomorrow’s new compassion.
Prayer:
“Merciful God, meet grieving hearts with new mercies. Do not let sorrow consume them. Give quiet rest tonight and gentle strength tomorrow. Keep the departed in Your mercy and the living in Your renewing love. Amen.”
23. Psalm 61:1–2
“Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed.”
Overwhelmed hearts can still cry to God-and be heard. He attends to our prayers with care.
Prayer:
“Attentive Lord, hear the cries of those overwhelmed by loss. Attend to their prayers today. Bring calm to the storm, warmth to the cold, and light to the dim. Receive the departed and comfort the living. Amen.”
24. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means.”
God Himself is our peace. We ask Him to apply His peace by every means-memory, community, Scripture, and quiet grace.
Prayer:
“Lord of peace, give deep peace to mourning families by all means. Use friends, Scripture, silence, and song to soothe their hearts. Keep the departed in Your mercy and the living in Your calm. Let peace linger long after today. Amen.”
25. Psalm 27:1
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”
God’s light softens the shadows of sorrow. We pray for holy courage as families remember their dead.
Prayer:
“Light of our lives, shine into grief’s shadows. Chase away fear, guilt, and regret. Give courage to face memories with love and to walk forward with hope. Hold the departed and guide the living by Your light. Amen.”
26. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
God cares personally. Thursday becomes an altar where we lay our care and receive His attention and love.
Prayer:
“Caring Father, we cast our cares on You-every name, every story, every ache. Care for families who mourn today. Lift what they cannot carry and lighten what weighs them down. Keep the departed in Your mercy. Amen.”
27. Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”
When strength fails, God becomes our portion. His presence sustains hearts pulled thin by grief.
Prayer:
“Strength of my heart, be enough for those who mourn. When energy fades and tears return, hold them close and steady. Give rest, resilience, and a tangible sense of Your presence. Keep the departed in Your compassionate care. Amen.”
28. 1 Thessalonians 4:13
“Sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.”
We do grieve, but not hopelessly. God’s faithfulness steadies sorrow with hope that endures.
Prayer:
“God of hope, let sorrow be real but not hopeless. Infuse grieving hearts with assurance of Your goodness, justice, and mercy. Let hope soften the edges of pain and guide each step forward. Amen.”
29. Psalm 20:1
“The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee.”
God hears and defends in trouble. We speak His name over mourning homes, asking for protection and consolation.
Prayer:
“God of Jacob, hear grieving families today. Defend their hearts from despair, shield their minds from fear, and comfort them with Your nearness. Let Your name be a refuge and Your mercy a covering for the departed. Amen.”
30. Ephesians 3:20
“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.”
God’s goodness exceeds our prayers. We end this Thursday trusting Him to do more than we can imagine in healing, hope, and mercy.
Prayer:
“All-powerful Lord, do exceedingly above what we ask for grieving families. Heal deep places, renew weary spirits, and pour mercy over the departed. Let unexpected comfort and peace visit homes today. We trust Your heart. Amen.”
Conclusion
On this Thursday of remembrance, may the Lord cradle every grieving heart with tenderness and surround every home with peace.
God’s mercy reaches beyond our sight, and His comfort enters our deepest aches. He is present in quiet prayers, gentle tears, and shared memories. Keep praying on Thursdays-and every day-with compassion and faith.
Ask God to comfort Muslim families and all who mourn, to keep the departed in His mercy, and to fill our communities with gentle kindness. As you pray, may God’s peace guard your heart, His hope strengthen your steps, and His steadfast love hold us all.