Arabic Text
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْتَعِينُكَ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَنُؤْمِنُ بِكَ وَنَتَوَكَّلُ عَلَيْكَ وَنُثْنِي عَلَيْكَ الْخَيْرَ وَنَشْكُرُكَ وَلَا نَكْفُرُكَ وَنَخْلَعُ وَنَتْرُكُ مَنْ يَفْجُرُكَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَلَكَ نُصَلِّي وَنَسْجُدُ وَإِلَيْكَ نَسْعَى وَنَحْفِدُ نَرْجُو رَحْمَتَكَ وَنَخْشَى عَذَابَكَ إِنَّ عَذَابَكَ بِالْكُفَّارِ مُلْحِقٌ
Transliteration
Allahumma inna nasta’inuk wa nastaghfiruk wa nu’minu bik wa natawakkalu ‘alayk wa nuthni ‘alayka al-khayr wa nashkuruk wa la nakfuruk wa nakhla’u wa natruku man yafjuruk. Allahumma iyyaka na’budu wa laka nusalli wa nasjudu wa ilayka nas’a wa nahfid, narju rahmatak wa nakhsha ‘adhabak, inna ‘adhabaka bil-kuffari mulhiq.
English Translation
O Allah, we seek Your help and ask for Your forgiveness, and we believe in You and rely on You, and we praise You with all goodness and thank You, and we are not ungrateful to You, and we cast off and forsake those who disobey You. O Allah, You alone we worship, and to You we pray and prostrate, and towards You we strive and hasten. We hope for Your mercy and fear Your punishment. Indeed, Your punishment will surely overtake the disbelievers.
Overview
Dua e Qunoot is a significant supplication recited during the Witr prayer in the Hanafi school of thought, typically in the third Rak’ah before Ruku (bowing). This dua is a heartfelt plea for Allah’s guidance, forgiveness, protection, and mercy. It is a regular part of the Witr prayer performed after Isha, especially in congregational settings during Ramadan. Below is the Hanafi version of Dua e Qunoot with its Arabic text, transliteration, and English translation.
Reference
This version of Dua e Qunoot is commonly used in the Hanafi school of thought, as taught by Imam Abu Hanifa and derived from the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is supported by narrations in Hadith collections, including those transmitted by Imam Ahmad and others, and is a standard practice in Hanafi fiqh.
When to Recite
In the Hanafi madhhab, Dua e Qunoot is recited during the Witr prayer in the third Rak’ah before going into Ruku, with hands raised in the Qunoot position. It is recited daily in the Witr prayer after Isha, whether individually or in congregation, and is particularly emphasized during Ramadan in Taraweeh or Witr prayers led by an Imam. It may also be recited during times of distress or calamity to seek Allah’s protection.
Benefits of Reciting This Dua
- Seeks Allah’s assistance, forgiveness, and mercy, strengthening faith and reliance on Him.
- Expresses gratitude and devotion, affirming worship solely for Allah.
- Acts as a supplication for protection from disobedience and divine punishment.
- Enhances the spiritual depth of the Witr prayer, fostering humility and submission to Allah.
