Dua Qunoot is a very beautiful supplication read mainly during Witr and in the latter half of the night prayers that the Muslims make in the first third of the night within Tahajjud. This one is a powerful prayer to get oneself guided, protected, and blessed by Allah. Here’s the more detailed step-by-step on reciting Dua , along with all the benefits of this great Dua.
What is Dua Qunoot?
Dua Qunoot is a special dua that, mostly, is read during the last rak’ah of Witr. Even the term “Qunoot” itself means humility and devotion, and this dua is an act of seeking Allah’s assistance and mercy.
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Recite Dua Qunoot
1. Timing of Dua Qunoot
Timing of Recitation: Dua Qunoot is recited in the third rak’ah of Witr Namaz after ruku’ stance.
Where to Perform: After Surah Al-Fatihah and one more surah are read, and you go into ruku’. Then, as you raise your head from ruku’ saying, “Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah,” raise your hands to the level of your ears and start reciting Dua Qunoot.
2. How to do Qunoot Dua during Witr Namaz
Start the Witr Namaz as you normally do. Make the intention (niyyah).
In the third rak’ah, recite Surah Al-Fatihah followed by any other surah or verses of the Qur’an.
Go to ruku’ (bowing) as usual, with “Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem” thrice.
Come up standing while saying “Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah” and then “Rabbana lakal hamd.”
Raise your hands in the du’a stance and start reciting Dua Qunoot in sincerity and humility.
3. Arabic Text of Dua Qunoot
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ وَعَافِنِي فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ وَتَوَلَّنِي فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ وَقِنِي شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ فَإِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلَا يُقْضَى عَلَيْكَ إِنَّهُ لَا يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ وَلَا يَعِزُّ مَنْ عَادَيْتَ تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ
Allahumma ihdini feeman hadayt, wa ‘aafini feeman ‘aafayt, wa tawallani feeman tawallayt, wa barik li feema a’tayt, wa qini sharra ma qadayt, fa innaka taqdi wa la yuqda ‘alayk. Innahu la yadhillu man waalayt, wa la ya’izzu man ‘adayt. Tabaarakta Rabbana wa ta’alayt.
4. Translation in English
O Allah, guide me as You have guided, let me live with the lives of whom You have lived, make me in good condition among whom You have put those in good condition, guard me among whom You are guarding, bless me regarding what You granted, save me from the evil which You decreed. Indeed You decree and no one influences You. Not one to whom You become a bosom friend is humiliates, nor the one in whose heart Your enemy stays honored. Blessed are you, O Lord, exalted.
Benefits of Reciting Dua Qunoot
Strengthens one’s faith and devotion
This act of Dua Qunoot strengthens the bond of a believer with Allah. Humility and devotion are develop through the act of supplicating and seeking help from Allah.
Protection from evil
It is a plea for protection against harm and evil; one asks Allah to keep him away from misfortune.
Request for guidance and blessings
One hopes for spiritual and material well-being by seeking Allah’s guidance and blessings.
It develops humility
This dua reminds a Muslim of his ultimate protector and guide that leads to his reliance upon Him.
Induces Frequency of Worship
This Dua Qunoot forms a part of Witr. Witr, however is an emphasized Sunnah, and recitation encourages offering Witr more specially at the Tahajjud so to remain near Allah.
Recite Dua Qunoot with Khushu’:
Understand the Meaning: Learn the meaning of Dua so that you may experience its impact and say it with true honesty.
Words Focus: Pay attention to the words and their meaning so that they may reach to your heart while you seek guidance and mercy from Allah.
Practice Daily: Add Dua to your Witr prayer in daily routine so that you may develop a habit and enjoy the benefits every day.
Conclusion
Dua Qunoot is one of the most emphasized supplications by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is a means of closeness with Allah by asking for His mercy, guidance, and protection. Reciting with understanding and humility will give a great sense of peace, reminding believers of Allah’s mercy and importance of reliance on Him.
It is an opportunity where, with proper use and implementation, a guide into the integration of Dua can result in successful implementation with a significant level of spiritual as well as individual benefits towards increasing intimacy with Allah in worship.