Dua for Witr
Dua, or supplication, holds great significance in Islam. It is a powerful tool for seeking assistance, guidance, and blessings from Allah. The act of making dua is an essential part of a Muslim’s faith and is a means of expressing one’s dependence on Allah and seeking His mercy and help. Dua is not only a way of asking for something, but it also serves as a form of worship and a means of establishing and strengthening the connection between the believer and their Creator.
The importance of dua is emphasized in numerous verses of the Quran and hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In the Quran, Allah says, “And when My servants ask you concerning Me, indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me” (Quran 2:186). This verse highlights the accessibility of Allah and His willingness to respond to the prayers of His servants. Additionally, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has said, “Nothing changes the Divine decree except dua” (Ahmad, Tirmidhi).
One specific form of dua that holds significance in Islam is the dua for witr. Witr is an odd-numbered prayer that is performed after the Isha (night) prayer. It is an important part of the night prayer and is recommended for all Muslims to perform. The dua for witr is recited after completing the final rak’ah of the witr prayer, and it serves as a means of seeking protection, guidance, and blessings from Allah at the end of the day.
The dua for witr is a beautiful and comprehensive supplication that encompasses various aspects of seeking Allah’s protection and guidance. It is an opportunity for the believer to express their dependence on Allah and seek His mercy and assistance in all matters. The dua for witr is a powerful reminder of the need for humility and reliance on Allah in every aspect of one’s life.
The dua for witr is recited in Arabic, and it is recommended for every Muslim to learn and understand its meaning. The dua begins with the praise of Allah and the affirmation of His greatness and sovereignty. It then includes specific requests for protection, guidance, and forgiveness from Allah. The dua for witr concludes with a supplication for safety and well-being in this life and the Hereafter.
The dua for Dua e Qunoot (recited in witr prayer) is as follows:
Arabic:
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
Transliteration:
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
Translation:
“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!”
The dua for witr is a significant part of a Muslim’s night prayer and serves as a means of seeking protection, guidance, and blessings from Allah. It is a beautiful form of supplication that allows the believer to express their dependence on Allah and seek His mercy and assistance. Learning and reciting this dua with sincerity and understanding its meaning can bring immense spiritual benefits and blessings in this life and the Hereafter.
It is important to note that in Islam, giving charity with a sincere intention is considered a means of seeking Allah’s blessings and assistance. The act of giving charity not only benefits the recipient but also the giver. When one gives charity with the intention of seeking Allah’s favor and assistance, it becomes a form of dua in action. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has said, “Charity does not in any way decrease the wealth and the servant who forgives, Allah adds to his respect; and the one who shows humility, Allah elevates him in the estimation (of the people)” (Muslim).
Therefore, by combining the act of giving charity with sincere intention and the practice of dua, a Muslim can enhance their connection with Allah and seek His mercy and blessings. Giving charity is a means of expressing gratitude and seeking Allah’s help, and it can serve as a means of fulfilling one’s needs and desires through the blessings and mercy of Allah. In essence, charity and dua go hand in hand in seeking Allah’s assistance and blessings in all matters of life.