Dua for Qunoot
Dua is an integral part of the Islamic faith, and it holds great significance in the life of a Muslim. It is a form of worship and a means of seeking help and guidance from Allah. The act of making dua is a demonstration of faith, humility, and reliance on the mercy and kindness of Allah.
The tradition of qunoot dua in Islam is a powerful and highly regarded practice. Qunoot is a special supplication made during the standing position in the last rak’ah of the witr prayer. It is a time when a Muslim can pour out their heart to Allah, seeking His help, mercy, and guidance, and asking for forgiveness for their sins. The qunoot dua is a way for a Muslim to express their deepest concerns and needs to Allah in a heartfelt manner.
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 qunoot dua holds great value in the eyes of Allah, and it is a means of seeking His help and blessings. It is an opportunity to seek protection from harm and adversity, to ask for guidance and success, and to express gratitude and praise to Allah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) encouraged his followers to make dua frequently, and he himself would often make qunoot supplications for the Ummah.
When making the qunoot dua, it is important to start by praising and glorifying Allah, as this sets the tone for the supplication and demonstrates humility and submission. This is followed by specific prayers and requests, and it is recommended to use the words and phrases taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) for making dua, as they are proven to be effective and accepted by Allah.
It is important to understand the meaning of the qunoot dua and the words being recited, as this adds a layer of sincerity and understanding to the supplication. The transliteration of the dua is also helpful for those who are not fluent in Arabic, as it allows them to pronounce the words correctly and follow along with the recitation.
By making sincere and heartfelt supplications, a Muslim can strengthen their faith and draw closer to Allah. The act of making dua is an expression of dependence on Allah’s mercy and kindness, and it is a demonstration of faith and humility. It is important to approach the qunoot dua with sincerity, understanding, and unwavering faith, as this is the key to having one’s prayers answered by Allah. Additionally, it is important to remember that giving charity with a sincere intention can also help grant one’s dua, as it is a way of seeking Allah’s pleasure and blessings, and it is a means of purifying one’s wealth and soul. By combining the act of making sincere dua with the giving of charity, a Muslim can increase the likelihood of having their prayers answered and their needs fulfilled by Allah.