Dua e Qunoot

 

Dua e Qunoot

What is Dua e Qunoot?

Dua-e-Qunoot is a supplication recited during the standing position in the last Rak'ah (unit of prayer) of Witr prayer. Witr is an odd-numbered prayer performed after the Isha prayer. Dua-e-Qunoot is recited before bowing in the last Rak'ah and is a heartfelt prayer seeking Allah's guidance, mercy, and forgiveness.

It is often recited during challenging times or to seek protection and help from Allah. The exact wording can vary among different Islamic traditions and scholars, but it generally includes asking for Allah's mercy, forgiveness, and assistance for oneself and the entire Muslim ummah (community). Muslims may also recite Dua-e-Qunoot individually during their prayers or at other times of need.

Dua-e-Qunoot holds significance in Islam for several reasons:

Supplication for Guidance: It is a moment during prayer where Muslims seek Allah's guidance, asking for strength and wisdom in facing life's challenges.

Seeking Mercy and Forgiveness: Dua-e-Qunoot is an opportunity to seek Allah's mercy and forgiveness for oneself and the entire Muslim community.

Protection from Hardships: Muslims may recite Dua-e-Qunoot during times of difficulty, seeking Allah's protection from trials and tribulations.

Unity and Brotherhood: When recited collectively, it fosters a sense of unity and brotherhood among Muslims as they join together in seeking Allah's assistance.

Expressing Humility and Dependence: Reciting Dua-e-Qunoot emphasizes the humility and dependence of individuals on Allah, acknowledging their reliance on Him for guidance and support.

Connection with the Prophet's Tradition: Dua-e-Qunoot is part of the Sunnah (traditions) of Prophet Muhammad, and its recitation maintains a connection with the practices of the Prophet.

Spiritual Reflection: The supplications in Dua-e-Qunoot encourage believers to reflect on their actions, seek forgiveness for sins, and strive for self-improvement.

Overall, Dua-e-Qunoot is a powerful and meaningful aspect of Islamic prayers, emphasizing humility, dependence on Allah, and a collective sense of supplication for the well-being of the Muslim community.

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

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

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!