Dua Qunoot – Arabic, English Transliteration and Meaning
Dua e Qunoot is a special supplication recited during the Witr prayer in Islam. It is a powerful invocation that expresses humility, submission, and dependence on Allah. The word Qunoot comes from the Arabic root Q-N-T which means obedience, devotion, and humility.
Muslims around the world recite this dua during the last rak’ah of Witr prayer, especially during the month of Ramadan. Let’s explore the Arabic text, its English transliteration, and the meaning.
Tips for Memorizing Dua e Qunoot
- Break into sections – Learn line by line.
- Understand the meaning – It will deepen your connection.
- Practice after every Isha prayer – especially before Witr.
- Use flashcards or Islamic apps for revision.
- Listen to recitations by famous Qaris for pronunciation.
Dua Qunoot in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْتَعِيْنُكَ، وَنَسْتَغْفِرُكَ، وَنُؤْمِنُ بِكَ، وَ نَتَوَكَّلُ عَلَیْكَ وَنُثْنِيْ عَلَیْكَ الْخَيْرَ وَنَشْكُرُكَ وَلَا نَكْفُرُكَ وَنَخْلَعُ وَنَتْرُكُ مَنْ يَّفْجُرُكَ، اَللّٰهُمَّ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ، وَلَكَ نُصَلِّيْ وَنَسْجُدُ، وَإِلَيْكَ نَسْعٰى وَنَحْفِدُ، وَنَرْجُوْ رَحْمَتَكَ، وَنَخْشٰى عَذَابَكَ، إِنَّ عَذَابَكَ بِالْكُفَّارِ مُلْحِقٌ
Dua Qunoot Eglish
- Allahumma inna nasta‘eenuka wa nastaghfiruka,
- wa nu’minu bika wa natawakkalu ‘alayk,
- wa nuthnee ‘alaykal khayr,
- wa nashkuruka wa laa nakfuruk,
- wa nakhla‘u wa natruku man yafjuruk.
- Allahumma iyyaka na‘budu,
- wa laka nusallee wa nasjud,
- wa ilayka nas‘aa wa nahfidu,
- wa narjoo rahmatak,
- wa nakhshaa ‘adhaabak,
- inna ‘adhaabaka bilkuffaari mulhiq.
Dua e Qunoot English Translation (Meaning)
- O Allah! We seek Your help and ask for Your forgiveness.
- We believe in You and rely on You.
- We praise You with all good, and we thank You and are not ungrateful to You.
- We separate from and leave those who disobey You.
- O Allah! You alone we worship,
- and to You we pray and prostrate.
- For You we strive and hasten.
- We hope for Your mercy and fear Your punishment.
- Indeed, Your punishment will overtake the disbelievers.
When is Dua e Qunoot Recited?
- It is primarily recited in the third rak’ah of Witr Salah, after the ruku (in some schools, before ruku).
- It may also be recited in times of calamity as part of Qunoot al-Nazilah (special supplication).
Final Thoughts
Dua e Qunoot is not just a supplication — it’s a heartfelt plea to Allah ﷻ that reflects a believer’s total surrender. Whether you are new to learning it or revising it, always approach it with sincerity and devotion.
May Allah accept our prayers and guide us on the straight path. Ameen.
