Dua-e-Qunoot recitation - Witr dua - Dua Qanoot for witr Prayer

What is Dua Qunut?

According to the Hanafi opinion, one is supposed to give Takbir (Say Allahu Akbar and raise his palms till ear lobes and hold them back below or above the navel with the right hand over left) before going into Ruku in 3rd Rakah and recite the Following Qunut Prayer also called as Dua e Qunut (Prayer of Qunut).

What is Dua qunoot for?

After reciting the Dua, Muslims then bend in ruku and perform the rest of the Salah. Du'a qunut is recommended to be recited in the Witr prayer. The Witr prayer, according to Imam Abu Hanifah is wajib (obligation). The other Imams consider the Witr prayer as-Sunnah Mu'akkadah (a recommendation). It can be offered after the Isha prayer right up to the break of dawn.

"Qunūt" (Arabic: القنوت‎) literally means "being obedient" or "the act of standing" in Classical Arabic. The word duʿā' (Arabic: دعاء‎) is Arabic for supplication, so the longer phrase duʿā' qunūt is sometimes used.

Qunut has many linguistic meanings, such as humility, obedience, and devotion. However, it is more understood to be a special dua that is recited during the prayer.

What is Qunut in Islam?

"Qunut" is a supplication type of prayer made while standing in Islam. For example, it is sunnah (recommended) to supplicate with qunut in the witr prayer during the entire year.

What is qunoot e Naazilah?

Qunoot - e - Naazilah Du'aa. for protection against Natural Disaster, Plague, and War. HISTORY: Al-Qunoot has many linguistic meanings, such as humility, obedience, and devotion. However, it is more understood to be a special dua that is recited during the prayer.

Is Dua qunoot compulsory for WITR?

In the Mailiki madhab there is no mandatory qunoot for witr. Shafi'is say a qunoot during witr but Hanafis are the only ones who perform with three rakats.

What should I read in place of Dua qunoot?

If you are unable to recite dua qunut, you may substitute it with any du'a of your preference, or even say any tahlil, such as “Ya Rabbi”. Religion is meant to be easy. We fulfill it according to our capacity. Those who have the ability can try to do it as the Prophet (s.a.w.) was known to have done it.

Is Dua qunoot in Quran?

No! it's from the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad PBUH.

Is Dua e qunoot in Quran?

No. Neither is it compulsory nor is from the Quran. You can recite any dua instead. (Qunoot means deep from the heart) and it can be anything, just like “rabbi zidni ilma” or “Allah Huma ajarni minan naar”.

What happens when you don't know Dua qunoot?

Yes. you can pray even without kunooth.It is better not to recite qunoot in witr all the time, rather it should be done sometimes because there is no evidence that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) did it all the time.

How do you perform Dua qunoot?

After standing up from atahiyat, you perform your 3rd and final Rakat by praying as normal. After Surah Fatiha, attach a second surah. After reciting your second surah, raise your hands and say "Allahu Akbar". Fold your hands over your chest for a lady and over your navel for a man and recite your Dua Qunnot.

What is the qunoot for Fajr?

Dua Qunoot (Arabic: القنوت‎‎ or also known as Dua e Qunoot) is generally being recited during i'tidal or standing during the last rakaat during the Fajr (Dhuha) and Witir (Witr) prayers.

How do you pray qunoot?

According to the Hanafi opinion, one is supposed to give Takbir (Say Allahu Akbar and raise his palms till ear lobes and hold them back below or above the navel with the right hand over left) before going into Ruku in 3rd Rakah and recite the Following Qunut Prayer also called as Dua e Qanoot for witr Prayer (Prayer of Qunut).

What happens if you don't remember Dua qunoot?

If you are unable to recite dua qunut, you may substitute it with any du'a of your preference, or even say any tahlil, such as “Ya Rabbi”.

Why do we read Dua qunoot?

It is a dua to be recited by choice because there is no evidence that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) did it at all times. But He taught Imam al' Hasan ibn Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) a dua to recite in qunoot al-witr