Dua e Qunoot is a special supplication recited in the Witr prayer during Isha Salah. It is one of the most beautiful Islamic duas that asks Allah for guidance, protection, mercy, and forgiveness. Muslims around the world recite this dua regularly as part of their nightly worship.
Dua in Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ، وَعَافِنِي فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ، وَتَوَلَّنِي فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ، وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ، وَقِنِي شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ، فَإِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلَا يُقْضَى عَلَيْكَ، وَإِنَّهُ لَا يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ، وَلَا يَعِزُّ مَنْ عَادَيْتَ، تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ
Urdu Translation
“اے اللہ! مجھے ہدایت دے ان لوگوں کے ساتھ جنہیں تو نے ہدایت دی، مجھے عافیت دے ان لوگوں کے ساتھ جنہیں تو نے عافیت دی، میرا مددگار بن ان لوگوں کے ساتھ جن کا تو مددگار ہے، اور جو کچھ تو نے مجھے عطا فرمایا اس میں برکت دے، اور مجھے اس شر سے بچا جو تو نے مقدر فرمایا۔ بے شک تو فیصلہ کرتا ہے اور تیرے خلاف فیصلہ نہیں کیا جا سکتا۔ جس کا تو دوست بن جائے وہ ذلیل نہیں ہوتا اور جس سے تو دشمنی کرے وہ عزت نہیں پاتا۔ اے ہمارے رب! تو بابرکت اور بلند ہے۔”
English Translation
“O Allah, guide me among those whom You have guided, grant me wellness among those whom You have granted wellness, take me into Your care among those whom You have taken into Your care, bless me in what You have given me, and protect me from the evil of what You have decreed. Surely, You decree and none can decree over You. Indeed, he whom You support is never humiliated, and he whom You oppose is never honored. Blessed are You, our Lord, and Most High.”
Meaning
Dua e Qunoot is a powerful prayer in which Muslims ask Allah for:
- Guidance
- Protection
- Blessings
- Mercy
- Forgiveness
- Safety from difficulties and evil
Explanation
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to his companions for recitation in Witr prayer. It is a complete supplication that reflects humility, trust, and dependence on Allah.
Muslims recite this dua especially during the final rak‘ah of Witr prayer after Isha Salah.
Benefits
- Brings peace and spiritual comfort
- Increases closeness to Allah
- Strengthens faith and trust in Allah
- Protects from hardships and evil
- Follows the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
- Helps Muslims seek forgiveness daily
When to Recite
Dua e Qunoot is usually recited:
- In the Witr prayer during Isha Salah
- In the last rak‘ah before or after Ruku (depending on Islamic school)
- During difficult times and special prayers
Hadith Reference
Narrated by Hasan ibn Ali رضي الله عنه:
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ taught me words to say in the Witr prayer.
Reference:
Jami` at-Tirmidhi 464
FAQs
What is Dua e Qunoot?
It is a special supplication recited in the Witr prayer.
Is Dua e Qunoot compulsory?
According to many scholars, it is Sunnah or wajib in Witr depending on the madhhab.
Can children learn this dua?
Yes, Muslims are encouraged to teach it to children.
What if someone does not remember the full dua?
They can recite a shorter supplication until they memorize it.
Conclusion
Dua e Qunoot is one of the most beautiful Islamic supplications taught by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It asks Allah for guidance, blessings, protection, and mercy. Every Muslim should try to memorize and recite this powerful dua regularly in Witr prayer.