Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,
The Du’a-e-Qunut, recited during the Witr prayer, is extremely important for every Muslim. Dua-e-Qunoot
This is the dua that the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught to Hazrat Hasan bin Ali (RA), and the entire nation has been reciting it since the time of the Companions of Allah (peace be upon him).
If you also want to memorize the Du’a-e-Qunut correctly, understand its full meaning, and learn about its benefits in this world and the Hereafter, then this article is specifically written for you.
What is Du’a-e-Qunut?
Du’a-e-Qunut (دعاء القنوت) is an Arabic word.
“Qunut” means humility, obedience, and supplication to Allah.
Du’a-e-Qunoot is recited specifically on two occasions during dua:
- Always during the Witr prayer
- In the last rak’ah of the five obligatory prayers during times of adversity (Naazilah)
Not Sunnah, but permissible and Mustahab
Today we will focus primarily on the famous Du’a-e-Qunoot recited during the Witr prayer, which is narrated from Hazrat Umar, Hazrat Ali, and Hazrat Ubay bin Ka’b (RA).
Dua e Qunoot complete dua in Arabic
- اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنَا فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ
- وَعَافِنَا فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ
- وَتَوَلَّنَا فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ
- وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ
- وَقِنَا شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ
- فَإِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلَا يُقْضَى عَلَيْكَ
- وَإِنَّهُ لَا يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ
- وَلَا يَعِزُّ مَنْ عَادَيْتَ
- تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ
- فَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ عَلَى مَا قَضَيْتَ
- أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ
(In some traditions, Salat-o-Salaam is also recited at the end.)
Dua e Qunoot Hindi transliteration (Easy pronunciation in Roman)
- Allahumma hdina fi man hadayta
- Wa aafina fi man aafayta
- Wa tawallana fi man tawallayta
- Wa barik lana fi ma a’atayta
- Wa qina sharra ma qadayta
- Fa innaka taqdi wa la yuqda ‘alayka
- Wa innahu la yazillu man walayta
- Wa la ya’izzu man aadayta
- Tabarakta Rabbana wa ta’aalayta
- Falakal hamdu ‘ala ma qadayta
- Astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayka
- (और फिर सलात-ओ-स्लाम)
- Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala aali Muhammad
Word-by-word Hindi meaning of Dua e Qunoot (correct and easy translation)
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنَا فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ
ऐ अल्लाह! हमें भी हिदायत दे, जिन्हें तूने हिदायत दी।
وَعَافِنَا فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ
और हमें भी आफियत दे, जिन्हें तूने आफियत दी।
وَتَوَلَّنَا فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ
और हमारी तरफ तवज्जोह फरमा, जिनकी तरफ तूने तवज्जोह फरमाई।
وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ
और जो कुछ तूने हमें दिया है, उसमें बरकत अता फरमा।
وَقِنَا شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ
और हमें उस बुराई से बचा, जो तूने तक्सीम कर दी।
فَإِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلَا يُقْضَى عَلَيْكَ
बेशक तू ही फैसला करता है और तेरे ऊपर कोई फैसला नहीं होता।
وَإِنَّهُ لَا يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ
बेशक जिसे तू दोस्त बनाए, वह कभी ज़लील नहीं होता।
وَلَا يَعِزُّ مَنْ عَادَيْتَ
और जिससे तू दुश्मनी करे, वह कभी इज़्ज़त नहीं पा सकता।
تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ
ऐ हमारे रब! तू बाबरकत है और बुलंद है।
فَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ عَلَى مَا قَضَيْتَ
हर हाल में तेरी हम्द व सना है।
أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ
मैं तुझसे मगफिरत मांगता हूँ और तेरी बारगाह में तौबा करता हूँ।
When and how to read Dua e Qunoot?
- in the prayer of witr
– After Ruku in the last Rakat
– In the state of doomsday, raising both hands (or without raising them is also permissible)
– Imam reads aloud, Muqtadi says Amen
– Say Takbeer (Allahu Akbar) and tie your hands and then recite the dua. - In the prayer of trouble (Kunut Nazila)
– After Ruku in the last Rakaat of Fajr, Maghrib and Isha
– Imam reads aloud
Benefits and advantages of reading Dua-e-Qunoot
- Special relation of Rasulullah ﷺ
Hazrat Hasan bin Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) says: “Rasulullah ﷺ taught me these words and told me to recite them in Witr.” (Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi) - Dua for protection from all kinds of dangers
This dua seeks refuge from every blessing of this world and the Hereafter, as well as every calamity. - Finally, forgiveness for sins
Reciting “Astaghfirullah wa atubu ilayha” also leads to repentance. - Special mercy from Allah
Imam Nawawi (RA) says that this dua holds a special guarantee of acceptance. - Peace of the heart and wealth of faith
When a person recites, “Whoever you consider a friend is not humiliated,” his faith increases.
The Easiest Way to Memorize Dua-e-Qunoot (Perfect in 7 Days)
Days 1-2: Memorize only the first four sentences
Days 3-4: Add the next four sentences
Days 5-6: Last part + Salat-o-Salaam
Day 7: Recite the entire Dua without looking
Repeat it 3-5 times after each prayer. Listen to the audio (recitations by Mishari Rashid or Sudhais are best).
Answers to Common Questions (FAQ Schema)
Question 1. Is Dua-e-Qunoot obligatory or Sunnah?
Answer: In the Hanafi sect, Dua-e-Qunoot is obligatory during Witr. In the Shafi’i, Maliki, and Hanbali sects, it is considered Sunnah-e-Akkada.
Question 2. What if you forget Dua-e-Qunoot?
Answer: In the Hanafi sect, Sajda-e-Sahw becomes obligatory. There is no harm in other religions.
Question 3. Should women also recite Du’a-e-Qunut?
Answer: Yes, women should recite the same prayers as men.
Question 4. Is Du’a-e-Qunut only recited during Ramadan?
Answer: No, it is recited every night during Witr throughout the year. Only during Ramadan, the voice becomes slightly louder.
Question 5. Can other prayers also be recited?
Answer: Yes, any prayer can be recited in Arabic, but this famous prayer is the most virtuous.
Question 6. Is Qunut Naazila still recited?
Answer: Yes, when a major calamity befalls the Ummah (war, epidemic, tyrannical government, etc.), the Imam can recite it.
Final Word – Start Today
Du’a-e-Qunut is not just a few words, but a direct connection with Allah. A person who recites it daily never despairs. Make this a part of your Witr starting tonight.
May Allah grant us all the ability to follow the Quran and Sunnah, and may the Du’a-e-Qunoot become the jewel of our lives. Ameen!
Was-salamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu