Complete Arabic Text, Transliteration, and English Translation
Understanding the Dua for Qunoot (Supplication In Witr Prayer)
The supplication for Qunoot (supplication in Witr prayer) is a beautiful practice rooted in the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Dua Qunoot is a comprehensive supplication seeking guidance, protection, and blessings.
Qunoot can be recited in Witr prayer throughout the year or specifically in the last half of Ramadan according to different scholarly opinions.
By learning and reciting this dua, you connect with a tradition practiced by Muslims for over 1400 years, seeking guidance, protection, and comprehensive blessings from Allah.
Transliteration: Allah humma inna nasta-eenoka wa nastaghfiruka wa nu'minu bika wa natawakkalu alaika wa nusni alaikal khair, wa nashkuruka wala nakfuruka wa nakhla-oo wa natruku mai yafjuruka, Allah humma iyyaka na'budu wa laka nusalli wa nasjud wa ilaika nas aaa wa nahfizu wa narju rahma taka wa nakhshaa azaabaka inna azaabaka bil kuffari mulhik
Translation: "“O Allah! We implore You for help and beg forgiveness of You and believe in You and rely on You and extol You and we are thankful to You and are not ungrateful to You and we alienate and forsake those who disobey You. O Allah! You alone do we worship and for You do we pray and prostrate and we betake to please You and present ourselves for the service in Your cause and we hope for Your mercy and fear Your chastisement. Undoubtedly, Your torment is going to overtake infidels O Allah!”"
When to Recite This Dua
This dua should be recited during the Witr prayer, typically in the last rakah. The timing is important as it connects the supplication to the specific act or situation it relates to.
Making this dua at the appropriate time transforms an ordinary moment into an act of worship. Each time you recite it, you earn reward while also seeking guidance, protection, and comprehensive blessings from Allah.
Consistency is key - try to make this dua every time the situation arises until it becomes second nature.
Benefits and Virtues
Reciting the dua for Qunoot (supplication in Witr prayer) brings multiple benefits:
Spiritual Connection: Each recitation strengthens your relationship with Allah, acknowledging His role in every aspect of your life.
Following the Sunnah: By maintaining this practice, you follow the example of the Prophet (peace be upon him), earning reward for reviving his tradition.
Practical Benefit: Beyond spiritual reward, this dua specifically helps with seeking guidance, protection, and comprehensive blessings from Allah.
Mindfulness: Regular recitation keeps you conscious of Allah throughout your daily activities, transforming routine actions into worship.
Tips for Memorisation
To make this dua part of your daily practice:
Learn the meaning first - understanding what you're saying makes memorisation easier and the dua more impactful.
Start with transliteration - if you can't read Arabic yet, use the transliteration while working on your Arabic reading skills.
Practice at the right time - recite this dua during the Witr prayer, typically in the last rakah, even while reading from this page, until you've memorised it.
Teach your family - sharing this dua with children and family members helps everyone benefit while reinforcing your own memorisation.
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