Dua e Qunoot, Recite Witr ki Dua with Translation
Dua e Qunoot is a special supplication recited in Witr prayer. It is a way to ask Allah (SWT) for guidance, mercy, and protection. Muslims read this dua to seek strength in faith, forgiveness, and safety from hardships. Learning and reciting Dua e Qunoot brings peace to the heart and helps in connecting deeply with Allah (SWT) during prayers. It is simple, powerful, and carries great spiritual significance for every Muslim believer.
Dua Qunoot
اَللَّهُمَّ اِنَّا نَسۡتَعِيۡنُكَ وَنَسۡتَغْفِرُكَ وَنُؤۡمِنُ بِكَ وَنَتَوَكَّلُ عَلَيۡكَ وَنُثۡنِىۡ عَلَيۡكَ ٱلۡخَيۡرَ وَنَشۡكُرُكَ وَلَا نَكۡفُرُكَ وَنَخۡلَعُ وَنَتۡرُكُ مَنۡ يَّفۡجُرُكَ. اَللَّهُمَّ اِيَّاكَ نَعۡبُدُ وَلَكَ نُصَلِّئ وَنَسۡجُدُ وَاِلَيۡكَ نَسۡعٰى ونَحۡفِدُ ونَرۡجُوۡا رَحۡمَتَكَ وَنَخۡشٰى عَذَابَكَ اِنَّ عَذَابَكَ بِالۡكُفَّارِ مُلۡحِقٌٌ
O God, we seek Your help, we seek Your forgiveness, we believe in You, we put our trust in You, we praise You for goodness, we thank You, we do not disbelieve in You, and we cast off and leave behind those who are false You, O God, we worship, and to you we pray and prostrate, and to you we seek and glorify, and we hope for your mercy and fear your punishment. Indeed, your punishment is attached to the disbelievers.
Dua e Qunoot (Recited in Witr Prayer "Hanafi")
Dua e Qunoot is a specific supplication that Muslims practice, which is recited during the Witr prayer, a prayer that is offered following the prayer that is offered at night, known as Isha. The meaning of the word Qunoot is humility, devotion, and obedience towards Allah (SWT). This supplication was taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and has a sincere meaning for every believer. When the individuals recite Dua e qunoot, Muslims are going to Allah (SWT) and requesting guidance, forgiveness, as Allah (SWT) is Al-Ghafoor, the Most forgiving one, and protection from the difficulties in life.
Muslims raise their hands after ruku to recite this powerful literal invocation during Witr. Through duae qunoot, a believer acknowledges their weakness and asks Allah (SWT) to assist in all matters. It brings home a reminder that no one has absolute power over anyone or anything except Allah (SWT), and He alone can bestow safety, blessings, and mercy. For those who do not know it by heart, learning it is encouraged because it is short and very easy to learn. Hence, the dua qunoot is often called witr ki dua in daily conversations.
Duae Qunoot Pronunciation:
Allaahumma inna nasta’inuka wa nas-tagh-fi-ru-ka wa nu’minu bika, wa natawakkalu ‘alayka wa nuthni ‘alayka al-khayr, wa nash-ku-ruka wa la nak-fu-ru-ka wa nakh-la'u wa nat-ruku may-yaf-juruk. Allaahumma iy-yaa-ka na’budu wa laka nu-sal-li wa nas-ju-du wa ilayka nas’aa wa nahfidu wa narju rahmataka wa nakh-sha ‘a-dhaa-baka inna ‘a-dhaa-baka bil kuf-faari mulhiq.
Importance of Dua-e-Qunoot in Witr
Dua-e-Qunoot is very important in prayers that are performed in daily life. It is a means by which the heart of a Muslim finds a link with Allah (SWT) directly. To recite it teaches humility and nurtures sincerity, and adds firmness in spirituality. From childhood itself, children are taught witr ki dua as it forms part of establishing the habit of regular prayer. Even if a person is not able to know it, he/she can perform Witr but with great effort learn it, for its spiritual value.
In Witr, when should one say Dua e Qunoot?
In the final rakah of the Witr prayer, after ruku while standing, Dua e Qunoot is recited. Some Muslims recite it before ruku, but the most often way is after bowing.
Can we recite Surah Ikhlas instead of Dua e Qunoot?
No, Surah Al-Ikhlas cannot be recited in place of Dua Qunoot in the Witr prayer. Learning the genuine supplication taught by the Prophet (peace be upon him) is the best approach, though.