Tahlil and Yasin Invitation Wording
Inviting people to a tahlil calls for gentle, simple words. Adapt one of these original messages for your family, neighbours and surau. Replace the details in square brackets with the name of the arwah, the date, the time, the venue and your invitation link.
A message for family and relatives
Assalamualaikum [name]. Our family will hold a majlis tahlil and bacaan Yasin for [Allahyarham or Allahyarhamah and name] on [day, date] after Maghrib at [venue]. We hope you can join us in the recitation and doa. The details and map are here: [invitation link]. May Allah reward you for your presence.
A message for the surau congregation
Assalamualaikum to all members of the [surau name] congregation. You are invited to a majlis bacaan Yasin and tahlil at the home of [host’s name], [address], on [day, date] after Isyak. Your presence and doa are much appreciated. Directions are here: [invitation link].
A message for a malam Jumaat gathering
Assalamualaikum [name]. We will gather for bacaan Yasin and tahlil on malam Jumaat, Thursday [date], at [time] at [venue], with doa for [purpose or name]. A light meal will be served. The details are here: [invitation link]. Please let us know if you can come by [deadline].
A message for an anniversary
Assalamualaikum [name]. In remembrance of [Allahyarham or Allahyarhamah and name], our family is holding a majlis tahlil for [occasion, such as the 100th night or the anniversary] on [date] at [venue], beginning after [prayer]. We would be grateful for your doa. The details are here: [invitation link].
Check before you send
Check the full name and title of the arwah with the family before sharing. Write both the day and the date, since malam Jumaat is Thursday night. Keep the message short and avoid emoji or celebration wording. A close relative can send the card on behalf of a grieving family.