Dua e Qunoot is a popular dua in Islam; almost all Muslims know about it. It is popular because it is used in Witr Salah and mentioned in Hadith. Muslims from the Shafi’i school of thought recite Dua e Qunoot in Fajar Salah.
We will discuss the benefits and virtues of reciting Dua-e-Qunoot in Witz Salah. You will also find Dua e Qunoot in English (translation and transliteration), with Hadiths mentioned by the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
What is Dua e Qunoot
Dua e Qunoot is a special supplication. to gain Allah closeness and blessings. Here is the Dua e Qunoot which is recited in Witr Salah.
Dua e Qunoot
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ وَعَافِنِي فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ وَتَوَلَّنِي فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ وَقِنِي شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ إِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلاَ يُقْضَى عَلَيْكَ وَإِنَّهُ لاَ يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ وَلاَ يَعِزُّ مَنْ عَادَيْتَ تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ
Dua e Qunoot English transliteration: Allahumma ihdinee feeman hadayt, wa ‘aafinee feeman ‘aafayt, wa tawallanee feeman tawallayt, wa baarik lee feema a‘atayt, wa qinee sharra ma qadhayt, innaka taqdee wa laa yuqdaa ‘alayk, wa innahu laa yadhillu man waalayt, wa laa ya’izzu man ‘aadayt, tabaarakta Rabbanaa wa ta‘aalayt.
Dua e Qunoot English translation: O Allah, guide me among those Thou hast guided, grant me security among those Thou hast granted security, take me into Thy charge among those Thou hast taken into Thy charge, bless me in what Thou hast given, guard me from the evil of what Thou hast decreed, for Thou dost decree, and nothing is decreed for Thee. He whom Thou befriendest is not humbled. Blessed and Exalted art Thou, our Lord.
Hadith on Dua e Qunoot: Narrated Al-Hasan ibn Ali: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) taught me some words that I say during the witr. (The version of Ibn Jawwas has: I say them in the supplication of the witr.) They were: “O Allah, guide me among those Thou hast guided, grant me security among those Thou hast granted security, take me into Thy charge among those Thou hast taken into Thy charge, bless me in what Thou hast given, guard me from the evil of what Thou hast decreed, for Thou dost decree, and nothing is decreed for Thee. He whom Thou befriendest is not humbled. Blessed and Exalted art Thou, our Lord.” — (Sunan Abi Dawud 1425, Sunan an-Nasa’i 1746)
Explanation: If you read the English translation of Dua e Qunoot, you can see that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was asking for guidence, security, and guardianship from evil. As a Muslim we should also learn Dua e Qunoot and recite it in Witr prayer.
You can also recite Dua e Qunoot in Fajar and Magribh Salah. There are various Hadiths which describes that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) recited Dua e Qunoot in the prayer of dawn and dusk.
Narrated Anas: The Qunut used to be recited in the Maghrib and the Fajr prayers. — Sahih al-Bukhari 1004
Dua e Qunoot 2 (Hanfi)
You will be surprised to know that we have two different Qunoot duas in Islam and Muslims are divided upon which should we recite. The Hanfi school of thouhgt clasify the below mentioned Dua e Qunoot as the correct dua.
اللّهُـمَّ إِيّـاكَ نعْـبُدْ، وَلَـكَ نُصَلّـي وَنَسْـجُد، وَإِلَـيْكَ نَسْـعى وَنَحْـفِد، نَـرْجو رَحْمَـتَك، وَنَخْشـى عَـذابَك، إِنَّ عَـذابَكَ بالكـافرين ملْحَـق. اللّهُـمَّ إِنّا نَسْتَعـينُكَ وَنَسْتَـغْفِرُك، وَنُثْـنـي عَلَـيْك الخَـيْرَ، وَلا نَكْـفُرُك، وَنُـؤْمِنُ بِك، وَنَخْـضَعُ لَكَ وَنَخْـلَعُ مَنْ يَكْـفرُك
English transliteration: Allāhumma iyyāka na`bud, wa laka nuṣallī wa nasjud, wa ilayka nas`ā wa naḥfid, narjū raḥmatak, wa nakhshā `adhābak, inna `adhābaka bilkāfirīna mulḥaq. Allāhumma innā nasta`īnuk, wa nastaghfiruk, wa nuthnī `alaykal-khayr, wa lā nakfuruk, wa nu’minu bik, wa nakhḍa`u lak, wa nakhla`u man yakfuruk. —Hisn al-Muslim 118
English translation: O Allah, You alone do we worship, and to You we pray and bow down prostrate. To You we hasten to worship and to serve. Our hope is for Your mercy, and we fear Your punishment. Surely, Your punishment of the disbelievers is at hand. O Allah, we seek Your help and Your forgiveness, and we praise You beneficently. We do not deny You and we believe in You. We surrender to You and renounce whoever disbelieves in You.
Refrence: The Dua e Qunoot is mentioned in As-Sunan Al-Kubra and graded authentic by Al-Bayhaqi. Al-Albani said in ‘Irwa’ul-GhaliL 2/170 that its chain is authentic as a statement of ‘Umar.
Explanation: The Hanfi school of thought recites this dua in Witr prayer. The remaning 3 school of thought recites what is mentioend in Hadiths.
Which Dua e Qunoot is Authentic?
The basic idea of Dua e Qunoot is to ask Allah for blessings and forgiveness. You can recite any of the above-mentioned Dua e Qunoot. If you follow the Hanfi school of thought then recite Allāhumma iyyāka na`bud.
If you follow another school of thought, then recite ‘Allahumma ihdinee feeman hadayt.’
Which Dua e Qunoot is correct and authentic?
Both Dua e Qunoot mentioned above are correct. However, if you look into the Hadiths, you will find the first one in several books. We would recommend you to recite Allahumma ihdinee feeman hadayt in the Witr Salah.
However, you can also ask your local Mufti about the authentic Dua e Qunoot or check out this answer on AskMufti.
When to recite Dua e Qunoot?
Hadiths clearly show that Dua e Qunoot should be recited in Witr Salah, the last rakat, to be precise. However, some Hadiths point towards the recitation of Qunoot Dua in Fajar and Magribh Salah.
Hadith: It was narrated from Ubayy bin Ka’b that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to pray Witr, and he would recite Qunut before Ruku’. —Sunan Ibn Majah 1182
From this Hadith, we can surely say that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) recited Dua e Qunoot in the Witr Salah, and we should follow him by doing the same.
Dua e Qunoot after Fajar & Magrib
Various Hadiths are saying that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) used to recite Dua e Qunoot in the morning and evening prayer. We dont know why the Muslim ummah have left reciting Dua e Qunoot in Fajr and Magrib.
Hadith: Narrated Anas: The Qunut used to be recited in the Maghrib and the Fajr prayers. — Sahih al-Bukhari 1004
Hadith: Al-Bari’ reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed Qunut in the dawn and evening (prayers). — Sahih Muslim 678b
What can you do?
We have provided authentic Hadiths regarding the recitation of Dua e Qunoot. It is quite evident that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) recited it in Witr, Fajr, and Maghrib Salah.
As good Muslims, we should follow what the Holy Prophet (PBUH) has asked us to do and what he practiced. Beceasu is mentioned in the Holy Quran Surah Nisa that “Obey Allah and Obey the Messenger (PBUH).” —An-Nisa Verse 59
Wrap Up
So far, we have discussed two variants of Dua e Qunoot. The first one is found in various Hadith books and is checked by top scholars of all time. The second Dua e Qunoot is believed to have been recited by the second Khalif Umar (RA), which he heard from the Prophet (PBUH).
Now it’s up to you if whatever Dua e Qunnot hits your heart, and you use it as a supplication in Salah to gain Allah’s blessings and mercy.
FAQs
When to recite Dua e Qunoot?
Dua e Qunoot should be recited in Witr, Fajr, and Maghrib Salah. Some people also add this supplication in Islah Salah.
At which point should I recite Dua e Qunoot?
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) recited Dua e Qunoot after bowing in the Salah. There were times when the Messenger recited this dua before bowing, but that was only for a month.
Hadith: It was narrated that Muhammad said: “I asked Anas bin Malik about Qunut, and he said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) recited Qunut after Ruku.’” —Sunan Ibn Majah 1184
Hadith: Narrated Muhammad bin Seereen: Anas was asked, “Did the Prophet (ﷺ) recite Qunut in the Fajr prayer?” Anas replied in the affirmative. He was further asked, “Did he recite Qunut before bowing?” Anas replied, “He recited Qunut after bowing for some time (for one month).” —Sahih al-Bukhari 1001
What are the benefits of reciting Dua e Qunoot?
Here are some key pointers on the benefits of reciting Dua e Qunoot:
- Strengthens faith: Reciting Dua e Qunoot reinforces one’s belief in Allah’s mercy and guidance, increasing spiritual connection and trust in Allah’s wisdom.
- Protection from harm: It is a supplication for protection against evil and harm, asking Allah to keep away misfortunes and negative outcomes.
- Guidance and blessings: The dua requests guidance and blessings from Allah, asking for divine assistance in life’s challenges and decisions.
- Forgiveness and mercy: It is a plea for forgiveness and mercy from Allah, seeking pardon for any wrongdoings.
- Support during hardships: It brings comfort and solace during difficult times, offering a way to seek help from Allah in moments of distress.
- Improves humility and submission: Regular recitation cultivates a sense of humility and submission to Allah’s will, recognizing His supreme power.
- Spiritual reward (sawab): Reciting Dua e Qunoot regularly, especially in Witr prayer, brings spiritual rewards and is an act of worship beloved by Allah.
- Remembrance of Allah: It serves as a reminder of Allah’s greatness and helps in keeping one’s heart and mind focused on His presence.
These points highlight both the spiritual and practical significance of reciting Dua e Qunoot regularly.
Is Dua e Qunoot compulsory for Witr Salah?
The addition of Dua e Qunoot in Witr Salah is not compulsory. Its addition adds Allah’s blessings and mercy.
You can offer Witr Salah if you don’t remember Dua e Qunoot.
What can I say instead of Dua e Qunoot?
There are different comments and ideas on this question. We advise you to ask your local Mufti. However, what we have heard is you can recite Allāhumma Rabbanā Ātinā Fi al-Dunyā Ĥasanah Wa Fi al-Ākhirati Ĥasanah Wa Qinā ‘AdhābaNār’.
Reciting Dua e Qunoot amplifies the rewards and blessings. Therefore, you must learn it and recite it in Salah. You can also read Dua e Qunoot on paper until you memorize it.
Is Dua e Qunoot mentioned in the Holy Quran?
We searched every Surah of the Holy Quran and couldn’t find Dua e Qunoot in it. Dua e Qunoot is not mentioned in the Holy Quran and only available in Hadiths.
What else should you know?
Islam is a beautiful religion of peace and has duas for almost everything. We have Dua for eating food, Dua for traveling, and Dua after listening to Adhan. Here are a few more duas you should remember.
