In Islam, the Witr prayer, a unique voluntary prayer offered after the Isha (night) prayer, is when the Dua Qunoot is uttered. It is frequently repeated in the final rak'ah of the Witr prayer, which is a prevalent practise in various Islamic traditions.In the final rak'ah of the Witr Salat, Dua Qunoot is recited befoe the ruku' (bowing) and sajood.

 


Dua Qunoot



Placement of Dua Qunoot

 

Dua Qunoot is recited before the ruku', which is the bowing position in the last rak'ah of Witr Salah. In the last rakat of witr, after reciting surah Fatiha and one other Surah, one should recites dua e qanoot.  After that go to raku and  rising from the bowing position, the worshiper says "Sami' Allahu liman hamidah"

 Here is Dua e Qanoot, 



O Allah ! we invoke you for help and beg for forgiveness, and believe in you and have trust in you and we praise you, in the best way we can; and we thank you and we are not unrecognized to you, and we renounce and turn away from the one who disobeys you.

O Allah ! you alone, we do worship and pray exclusively to you and bow before you alone, and we hasten eagerly towards you, and we fear Your severe punishment and hope for your mercy, and we dread your torment. Indeed, the disbelievers shall incur your suffering.”



If one cannot remember dua Qanoot , he can recite another Dua Like


رَبَّنَآ اٰتِنَا فِى الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَّفِى الْاٰخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَّقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ


‘Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire.’

Benefits of Reciting Dua Qunoot

 

Seeking Allah's Mercy and Forgiveness:

 Dua Qunoot includes prayers for seeking Allah's mercy, forgiveness, and protection. By reciting it, Muslims acknowledge their dependence on Allah and their need for His guidance and mercy.

 In the Witr prayer, Muslims can show their modesty and loyalty to Allah by reciting Dua Qunoot. It is an opportunity to submit one's supplications and concerns to the Allah.

 

Unity of the Muslim Ummah:

 

Dua Qunoot often includes prayers for the well-being of the Muslim community as a whole. It highlights the sense of unity and brotherhood among Muslims, as they collectively pray for each other's welfare.

 

Security from disasters:

Dua Qunoot's requests ask for protection against a range of catastrophes, challenges, and challenges. Muslims hold that they ask Allah's protection from obstacles and tribulations with this prayer.

 

Closeness to Allah:

 Engaging in heartfelt supplication through Dua Qunoot provides an intimate connection between the worshiper and Allah. It allows Muslims to express their needs, fears, and hopes directly to their Creator.

 

 Observing the Sunnah:

By reciting Dua Qunoot, one is imitating the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who frequently did so during his prayers, particularly the Witr Salah. It's a technique to imitate the Prophet's behaviour.

 

Strengthening Faith

 Performing acts of worship on a regular basis, such as reciting Dua Qunoot, can help one's faith and psychological relationship with Allah grow.

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