What is Dua e Qunoot?
Dua e Qunoot is a special supplication recited during Witr prayer in Isha Salah. It is a powerful dua for seeking Allah’s mercy, protection, and guidance. The term “Qunoot” means obedience, devotion, and supplication.
Muslims recite this Qunoot dua in the last rak’ah of Witr namaz, raising their hands and humbly calling upon Allah for help and forgiveness.
The Special Supplication in Witr Prayer
Reciting Dua e Qunoot in Witr prayer holds immense blessings. It is a means of seeking guidance, mercy, and forgiveness from Allah.
In Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ إنا نَسْتَعِينُكَ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَنُؤْمِنُ بِكَ وَنَتَوَكَّلُ عَلَيْكَ وَنُثْنِئْ عَلَيْكَ الخَيْرَ وَنَشْكُرُكَ وَلَا نَكْفُرُكَ وَنَخْلَعُ وَنَتْرُكُ مَنْ ئَّفْجُرُكَ اَللَّهُمَّ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَلَكَ نُصَلِّئ وَنَسْجُدُ وَإِلَيْكَ نَسْعأئ وَنَحْفِدُ وَنَرْجُو رَحْمَتَكَ وَنَخْشآئ عَذَابَكَ إِنَّ عَذَابَكَ بِالكُفَّارِ مُلْحَقٌ
In Roman English
Translation
When to Recite Dua e Qunoot?
- During the last rak’ah of Witr prayer in Isha salah
- Before bowing (ruku) or after rising from ruku
- In personal supplications for protection and guidance
