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Supplicating to Allah (swt) and seeking His forgiveness and mercy is a duty upon every Muslim, and is described in numerous ahaadeeth (sayings of the Prophet [saw]) to be the weapon of the believer. In fact, if this form of worship is offered to any-one other than Allah, it will take one outside the fold of Islam.

The Messenger Muhammad (saw) used to recite Du’aa al-Qunoot during Salaat ul-Fajr, Witr and sometimes during other prayers throughout the year. It is one of those Sunnah’s (Prophetic traditions) which, unfortunately today has been deserted by many Muslims, despite the fact that He (saw) would make Qunoot regularly and almost on a daily basis. In fact it is Fard al-Kifaayah (a sufficient duty) to be offered in Salaat ul-Fajr in Jamaa’ah (at the Masjid) from time to time (not every single Salaah), and it is recommended to recite it in the Witr Salaah.

It has been narrated in Abu Daawood that the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to recite al-Qunoot whenever He wanted to supplicate against someone (for their destruction) or for someone (the Mujaahideen and sincere Muslims). He would perform the Qunoot in the last Rak’ah of the Salaah after performing Rukoo’ and saying ‘Sami’Allahu liman hamidah – Allah listens to those who praise him’; then raise His hands (whilst still focusing on the place of Sujood) and supplicate the Qunoot aloud, after which He would make Sujood and conclude the prayer.

Al-Qunoot has many linguistic meanings, such as humility, obedience and devotion. However, it is more understood to be a special du’aa (supplication) which is recited during the prayer which should only be done in the Arabic language. Below is the Qunoot which the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to recite in His prayer. It is important to note that there are many different versions of this du’aa (different narrations), all of which are Saheeh (authentic) and either of them would do. We have also included (next to the transliteration) what to say after the Imaam (if praying in congregation) in order to interact with the du’aa.

اَللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنَا فِيْمَنْ هَدَيْتَ،

وَعَافِنَا فِيْمَنْ عَافَيْتَ،

وَتَوَلَّنَا فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ،

وَبَارِكْ لَنَا اللَّهُمَّ فِيْمَا أَعْطَيْتَ،

وَقِنَا وَاصْرِفْ عَنَّا بِفَضْلِكَ شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ،

فَإِنَّكَ تَقْضِيْ بِالْحَقِّ وَلَا يُقْضَى عَلَيْكَ،

وَإِنَّهُ لَا يَذِّلُ مَنْ وَاْلَيْتَ، وَلَا يَعِزُّ مَنْ عَادَيْتَ،

تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ،

لَكَ الْحَمْدُ عَلَى مَا قَضَيْتَ،

نَسْتَغْفِرُكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَنَتُوْبُ إِلَيْكَ

Allahummahdinaa feeman hadait (Aameen),

Wa ‘aafinaa feeman ‘aafait (Aameen),

Watawallanaa feeman tawallait (Aameen),

Wabaarik lanAllahumma feemaa a’atait (Aameen),

Waqinaa wasrif ‘annaa bi-fadlika sharra maa qadait (Aameen),

Fa-innaka taqdie bil-Haqqi walaa yuqdaa ‘alaik (Haqqaa),

Wa-innahu laa yadhillu man waalait, walaa ya’izzu man ‘aadait (Haqqaa),

Tabaarakta rabbanaa wata’aalait (Yaa Allah),

Lakal-hamdu ‘alaa maa qadait (al-Hamdulillaah),

Nastaghfiruk-Allahumma wanatoobu ilaik (Astaghfirullaah).

Oh Allah guide us along with those whom You have guided,

And pardon us along with those whom You have pardoned,

Be an ally to us along with those whom You have allied with,

And bless us Oh Allah with that which You have bestowed upon us,

And save us from the evil of what You have decreed,

For indeed You decree and none can influence You,

And he is not humiliated whom You have befriended,

nor is he honoured who is Your enemy,

Blessed are You, O Lord and Exalted,

To You is all the Praise on what You have decreed,

We seek Your forgiveness Oh Allah and turn in repentance to You.

After reciting this du’aa, one can continue supplicating to his Lord until he is content. It is important to note though that whenever you are praying in Jamaa’ah (collectively), the supplications should be in plural form, for example one should say ‘Allahumma innaa nas-aluka… (Oh Allah we ask You for…)’, rather than saying ‘Allahumma innee as-aluka… (Oh Allah I ask You for)’ which is the singular form. The singular forms of any du’aa should only recited when you are praying alone and not in Jamaa’ah, however the plural form of any du’aa can be recited alone and/or in Jamaa’ah.

For this reason we have provided the above Qunoot in the plural form, for you to recite by yourself or in congregation. However, any singular form verses (from the Qur’aan) can be recited alone and/or in Jamaa’ah, but those who are following the Imaam should repeat the verse after him whilst he is saying it.

During the time of Fitnah (trials) it becomes recommended (or obligatory during high level of fitnah) to recite Du’aa al-Qunoot in the prayer. One is obliged to make du’aa for the Mujaahideen and sincerely supplicate to Allah (swt) to grant the Muslim Ummah victory over the enemies of Islam and make this deen dominate the East and the West.

It is always better in Islam to prefer others over yourself, therefore you should make du’aa for yourself last, after you have asked Allah (swt) to help others i.e. the Mujaahideen and the Scholars. Below are some examples which you can recite in order to ask Allah (swt) to help and support the Warriors of Islam.

اللَّهُمَّ انْصُرِ الْمُجَاهِدِيْنَ فِيْ كُلِّ مَكَان

Allahumman-suril-Mujaahideena fee kulli makaan,

Oh Allah support the Mujaahideen wherever they are

اللَّهُمَّ انْصُرِ الْمُجَاهِدِيْنَ فِيْ (الْعِرَاق)

Allahumman-suril-Mujaahideena fil-’Iraaq,

Oh Allah, support the Mujaahideen in Iraq (You can add any state or city here, for example, You can say ‘fil-Falloojah’ or ‘fee Afghaanistaan’. Remember to look out for whether the state or city is in the indefinite or definite form though, in which case the pronunciation will be different i.e. either ‘fil…’ or ‘fee…’

اللَّهُمَّ ثَبِّتْ قُلُوْبَهُمْ

Allahumma thabbit quloobahum,

Oh Allah make their hearts firm (in Eemaan, Taqwaa, Tawakkul etc.)

اللَّهُمَّ ثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَهُمْ

Allahumma thabbit aqdaamahum,

Oh Allah make their feet firm (uncompromising and steadfast)

اللَّهُمَّ انْصُرْهُمْ عَلَى مَنْ عَادَاهُمْ

Allahumman-surhum ‘alaa man ‘aadaahum,

Oh Allah support them (the Mujaahideen) over those who show animosity to them

اللَّهُمَّ دَمِّرْ أَعْدَائَهُمْ

Allahumma dammir a’adaa-ahum,

Oh Allah destroy their enemies

اللَّهُمَّ زَلْزِلِ الْأَرْضَ تَحْتَ أَقْدَامِهِمْ

Allahumma zalzilil-arda tahta aqdaamihim,

Oh Allah shake the earth beneath their (the enemies) feet

اللَّهُمَّ انْصُرْ عُلَمَاءَنَا

Allahumman-sur ‘Ulamaa-anaa,

Oh Allah support our scholars

اللَّهُمَّ ذُدْ وَرُدَّ عَنْهُمْ

Allahumma dhud wa-rudda ‘anhum,

Oh Allah be with them and protect them

These are just some examples which you can use in your supplications. Please remember that the minimum we can do for our brothers and sisters who are facing attack by the Kuffaar is to make du’aa for them, and this is something which Allah (swt) will account us for on the Day of Judgement.

After supplicating for the Muslim Ummah we recommend that you seek guidance and forgiveness for all your sins, and you can memorise some of the examples that the Messenger of Allah (saw) left behind for us by looking into authentic books of supplications, which contain no innovations or superstitions etc.

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