Dua e Qunoot in Arabic,meaning,translation and virtue
Dua e Qunoot in Arabic,meaning,translation and virtue.The Dua e Qunoot is a supplication often recited in the Witr prayer during the Isha prayer. Below is the Arabic text, transliteration, and English translation/meaning:
Dua e Qunoot in 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.
Transliteration:
Allahumma ihdinee feeman hadayta, wa ‘aafinee feeman ‘aafayta, wa tawallanee feeman tawallayta, wa baarik lee feema a’atayta, wa qinee sharra ma qadayta, fa innaka taqdee wa laa yuqdaa ‘alayka, innahu laa yadhillu man waalayta, wa laa ya’izzu man ‘aadayta, tabaarakta Rabbanaa wa ta’aalayta.
Meaning in English:
O Allah, guide me among those whom You have guided, and grant me safety among those You have granted safety. Take me into Your care among those whom You have taken into Your care. Bless me in what You have given, and protect me from the evil of what You have decreed. For indeed, You decree, and none can decree over You. Indeed, he is not humiliated whom You have befriended, and he is not honored whom You have opposed. Blessed are You, our Lord, and Exalted.
This beautiful supplication emphasizes submission to Allah’s will, seeking His guidance, protection, and blessings.
Dua Qunut is a special supplication recited during prayer, and its practice is rooted in Islamic tradition. Here’s an overview:
Meaning of Qunut
The term “Qunut” linguistically means obedience, devotion, or humility. In the context of Islamic prayer, it refers to a specific supplication made during salah (prayer).
When is Dua Qunut Recited?
- In Witr Prayer:
- It is commonly recited in the Witr prayer during the last rak’ah, especially in the last ten nights of Ramadan, according to many schools of thought like Hanafi and Shafi’i.
- The timing of recitation can vary; it is often recited before or after the rukuʿ (bowing).
- In Calamities (Qunut al-Nazilah):
- In times of distress or calamities, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) encouraged the recitation of Qunut al-Nazilah in the five daily prayers.
- This form of Qunut includes supplications seeking help, protection, or relief from Allah.
Text of Dua Qunut (Witr Version)
One of the commonly recited versions is:
اللّهُمَّ اهْدِني فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ، وَعَافِني فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ، وَتَوَلَّني فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ، وَبَارِكْ لي فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ، وَقِني شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ، فَإِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلَا يُقْضَى عَلَيْكَ، إِنَّهُ لَا يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ، وَلَا يَعِزُّ مَنْ عَادَيْتَ، تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ.
Transliteration: Allahumma ihdini fiman hadayt, wa ‘afini fiman ‘afayt, wa tawallani fiman tawallayt, wa barik li fima a‘tayt, wa qini sharra ma qadayt, fa innaka taqdi wa la yuqda ‘alayk, innahu la yadhillu man walayt, wa la ya‘izzu man ‘adayt, tabarakta Rabbana wa ta‘alayt.
Translation: O Allah, guide me among those You have guided, grant me health among those You have granted health, protect me among those You have protected, bless me in what You have given, and save me from the evil of what You have decreed. Verily, You decree, and none can pass decree upon You. Indeed, the one You show loyalty to will never be humiliated, and the one You show enmity to will never be honored. Blessed are You, our Lord, and Exalted.
Flexibility in Recitation
- The supplication is not strictly fixed; other duas taught by the Prophet (peace be upon him) or personal supplications can also be recited.
Importance of Dua Qunut
- Spiritual Connection: It reflects humility and reliance on Allah for guidance, protection, and blessings.
- Community Impact: In times of Qunut al-Nazilah, it reinforces collective solidarity and hope during hardships.
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