Dua Qunoot
Yayasan Al-IslahIntroduction
Dua Qunoot is a special supplication recited by Muslims during prayer, most commonly in the final rak‘ah of Subuh (Fajr) prayer, after rising from rukuk. The word qunoot carries the meaning of obedience, humility, and complete submission to Allah. Through this dua, a believer openly acknowledges their dependence on Allah’s guidance, mercy, and protection. It is a moment where the heart softens, the soul submits, and the servant turns sincerely to the Creator with hope and trust.
Dua Qunoot: A Supplication of Humility and Reliance on Allah
Dua Qunoot
Dua Qunoot (Arabic)
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ،
وَعَافِنِي فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ،
وَتَوَلَّنِي فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ،
وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ،
وَقِنِي شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ،
فَإِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلَا يُقْضَى عَلَيْكَ،
إِنَّهُ لَا يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ،
وَلَا يَعِزُّ مَنْ عَادَيْتَ،
تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ.
Dua Qunoot (Rumi / Transliteration)
Allahumma ihdini feeman hadayta,
wa ‘afini feeman ‘afayta,
wa tawallani feeman tawallayta,
wa barik li feema a‘tayta,
wa qini sharra ma qadayta,
fa innaka taqdi wa la yuqda ‘alayk,
innahu la yadhillu man walayta,
wa la ya‘izzu man ‘adayta,
tabarakta Rabbana wa ta‘alayta.
Dua Qunoot (English Translation)
O Allah, guide me among those You have guided,
grant me well-being among those You have granted well-being,
take me into Your care among those You have taken into Your care,
bless for me what You have given,
and protect me from the evil of what You have decreed.
Indeed, You decree and none can decree over You.
Whom You befriend will never be humiliated,
and whom You oppose will never be honored.
Blessed are You, our Lord, and Exalted.
Meaning and Reflection
This dua is a comprehensive supplication that covers guidance, protection, blessings, and reliance on Allah’s decree. It teaches believers to accept Allah’s decisions with full trust, knowing that His wisdom is perfect and His mercy is vast. Through Dua Qunoot, we affirm that honor and dignity come only from Allah, and that true success lies in being under His care.
The Spiritual Significance of Dua Qunoot
Reciting Dua Qunoot regularly nurtures humility and strengthens faith. It reminds us that guidance is a gift from Allah, and steadfastness cannot be achieved without His help. This supplication encourages believers to begin their day by placing their worries, hopes, and fears entirely in Allah’s hands, fostering inner peace and spiritual resilience.
Start your day with Infaq
As we ask Allah for guidance, protection, and blessings, it is important to express our gratitude through action. Infaq, spending in the way of Allah, is a powerful form of worship that purifies our wealth and hearts. Whether given in large or small amounts, sincere charity helps those in need and brings barakah into our lives.
Let us take this opportunity to give infaq for the sake of Allah—supporting the poor, educational efforts, community projects, and all beneficial causes. What we give for Allah never decreases; rather, it returns to us multiplied in reward and blessings.
