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Du’a Qunoot is one of the prayers recited during Witr, a set of extra rakat performed at night after Isha or before Fajr. The Prophet Muhammed (ﷺ) never skipped the Witr, even while traveling, and encouraged other Muslims to perform it, too. In this article, we’ll go over the translation of Du’a Qunoot, how to perform it, and what you can say instead of Du’a Qunoot if you forget it.
Dua Qunoot Transliteration
“Allahumma ihdini feeman hadayt, wa a’fini fiman afait, wa tawallani fiman tawallait, wa barik Li fima atait, wa qini sharra ma qadait, fa Innaka taqdi wa la yuqda Alaik, wa innahu la yadhillu man walait, tabarakta Rabbana wa ta’alait.”
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Performing Witr with Dua Qunoot
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Begin with the proper intention (niyyah) that you want to pray Witr . Decide on an odd number of rakat to pray (1, 3, 5, 7, or even 9). Out loud or in your head, say how many rakat you plan to offer. [7] X Research source
- Some believe that Witr is Wajib (mandatory), while others say that it’s Sunnah (highly recommended and performed by the Prophet).
- Make wudu before performing any prayer.
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Face the Qiblah and raise both hands next to your shoulders or ears. The Qibla is the direction of the sacred Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. [8] X Research source With your palms facing the Qibla, say “Allahu Akbar” (“Allah is the greatest”). [9] X Research source
- Use Google’s Qibla Finder tool to find the Qibla.
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Place your hands over your chest, right over left. While standing, place your right hand on top of the left hand on your chest. Say “Audhu billahi min ashshayta nirrajeem” (“I seek Allah’s shelter from Shaytan, the condemned”). Then, recite Surat Al-Fatiha: [10] X Research source
- Bis milla hirrahma nirraheem. Alhamdu lillahi rabbil aalameen. Arrahmaa nirraheem. Maliki yaumiddeen. Iyyaka nabudu wa iyyaka nasta’een. Ihdi nassira talmustaqeem. Sira talladhina anamta alayhim, ghayril maghdubi alayhim, wa ladhdhaal leen. Aameen.
- Translation: “In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, The most Gracious, the most Merciful, Master of the Day of Judgment, You alone we worship and You alone we ask for assistance. Guide us along the straight path. The path of those upon whom You have bestowed Your blessings, not the path of those with whom You are angry nor the path of those who have gone astray.”
- In addition, recite any other short chapter from the Quran.
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Raise both hands, say “Allahu Akbar,” and bow. With your hands by your ears, say “Allahu Akbar.” Bow with your hands on your knees and say “Subhana rabbiyal azeem” (“Glory be to my Lord, the Almighty”) three times.
- This is called the “ruku” position.
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Stand with your hands by your sides. As you return to a standing position, say “Sami’allaahu liman hamidah” (“Allah hears those to praise Him”). When you’re standing fully with your hands by your sides, say “Rabbana wa lakal hamd” (“Our Lord, praise be to You”). [11] X Research source
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Prostrate with your hands, knees, and forehead touching the ground. As you prostrate, say “Allahu Akbar.” Lean forwards so your knees, nose, forehead, toes, and the palms of your hands touch the ground. Make sure the soles of your feet are facing directly behind you. Say “Subhana rubbiyal a’ala” (“Glory be to my Lord, the Most High”) three times. [12] X Research source
- This is called the sujood position.
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Say “Allahu Akbar” and sit on your left calf with your right foot upright. Make sure your bottom sits on the back of your left calf, with the top of your left foot and the toes of your right foot against the ground. With the sole of your right foot facing behind you, place your hands on your knees. Say “Allaahu Akbar” three times. [13] X Research source
- Alternatively, say “Rabbighfirlee” (“Oh Allah, forgive me”) three times. [14] X Research source
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As you go into prostration again, say “Allahu Akbar.” While you’re prostrating, say “Subhana rubbiyal a’ala” (“Glory be to my Lord, the Most High”) three times. [15] X Research source
- This completes the first rak’ah.
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Stand, say “Allahu Akbar,” and repeat steps 3 through 8. As you stand up from the prostration position, say “Allahu Akbar.” Raise your hands to your ears, and say “Allahu Akbar” once more. Continue through this second rak’ah the same way as you did the first rak’ah. [16] X Research source
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Enter the sitting position and recite the first part of the Tashahud. Sit on the back of your left calf with your right foot sitting upright underneath you. While sitting, say “At-tahiyyatu lillah, was-salawaatu wat-tayyibaat. As-salaamu ’alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmat-Ullahi wa barakaatu. As-salaamu ’alayna, wa ’alaa ‘ibaadi-llahis saaliheen.” [17] X Research source
- This means, “All compliments are for Allah, and prayers and goodness. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and on the righteous servants of Allah.”
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Raise your right index finger and recite the rest of the Tashahud. Keeping both hands on your knees, point your right index finger out in front of you. Say, “Ashhadu an laa ilaaha ill-Allahu wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduHu wa Rasooluh” (“I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger”). [18] X Research source
- After you’re done, lower your finger so both hands are resting against your knees again.
- This completes the second rak’ah.
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Stand and repeat step 3 to recite Surah Al-Fatiha. Stand with your hands on your chest, right over left. Say “Audhu billahi min ashshayta nirrajeem” (“I seek Allah’s shelter from Shaytan, the condemned”). Recite Surat Al-Fatiha: [19] X Research source
- Bis milla hirrahma nirraheem. Alhamdu lillahi rabbil aalameen. Arrahmaa nirraheem. Maliki yaumiddeen. Iyyaka nabudu wa iyyaka nasta’een. Ihdi nassira talmustaqeem. Sira talladhina anamta alayhim, ghayril maghdubi alayhim, wa ladhdhaal leen. Aameen.
- Translation: “In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, The most Gracious, the most Merciful, Master of the Day of Judgment, You alone we worship and You alone we ask for assistance. Guide us along the straight path. The path of those upon whom You have bestowed Your blessings, not the path of those with whom You are angry nor the path of those who have gone astray.”
- Then you can recite a few other verses from the Quran.
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Raise your hands to your ears and bring them to your navel. Instead of going down into the bowing (ruku) position, say “Allahu Akbar” and stand with your hands by your ears. Lower them back down to your belly button, then recite the Du’a Qunoot. [20] X Research source
- “Allahumma ihdini feeman hadayt, wa a’fini fiman afait, wa tawallani fiman tawallait, wa barik Li fima atait, wa qini sharra ma qadait, fa Innaka taqdi wa la yuqda Alaik, wa innahu la yadhillu man walait, tabarakta Rabbana wa ta’alait.”
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Repeat steps 5 through 8 and recite the Tashahud. Once you finish the rest of the rak’ah, enter the sitting position with your right foot upright and your left foot flat against the ground. Follow steps 10 through 11 to recite the Tashahud. [21] X Research source
- Optionally, repeat the third rak’ah 2, 4, or 6 times.
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Turn your head to the right, then the left. Once you’ve recited the Tashahud, enter the sitting position with both palms flat against your knees. Turn your head over your right shoulder and say “Assalaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah” (“May Allah’s peace and mercy be upon you”). Turn your head over your left shoulder and repeat the prayer. [22] X Research source
- Your prayer is now complete.
- Make supplication by repeating “Subhaan Allah” (“Glory be to Allah”) or “Al-hamdu lillah” (“Praise be to Allah”) 33 times, or reciting “Allahu Akbar” 34 times.
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- Du’a Qunoot is very popular during the month of Ramadan because those nights are blessed. [30] X Research sourceThanks
- A du’a (or dua) is an “invocation”, or prayer, where Muslims ask for Allah’s forgiveness, mercy, and answer to their requests. [31] X Research sourceThanks
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