Prayer azkar recited in the witr include the qunut dua, which the Prophet taught to al-Hasan ibn Ali, combining requests for guidance, well-being, divine care, blessing, and protection from every harm.
Allahummah-dini feeman hadayt, wa 'afini feeman 'afayt, wa tawallani feeman tawallayt, wa barik li feema a'tayt, wa qini sharra ma qadayt, fa innaka taqdi wa la yuqda 'alayk, wa innahu la yadhillu man walayt, wa la ya'izzu man 'adayt, tabarakta rabbana wa ta'alayt.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
دعاء قنوت الوتر، علَّمه النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم للحسن بن علي رضي الله عنهما.
رواه أبو داود والترمذي والنسائي وابن ماجه، وقال الترمذي: حسن
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Meaning
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 me in what You have given, and protect me from the evil You have decreed. Indeed, You decree and none decrees over You; whoever You befriend is not humiliated, and whoever You take as an enemy is not honored. Blessed are You, our Lord, and Exalted.
When to recite
Say it in the witr prayer, after rising from ruku in the final rak'ah, before going into prostration.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Prayer Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
Who did the Prophet teach the qunut dua to?
He taught it to al-Hasan ibn Ali, and it is among the established duas of qunut in the witr prayer.
When is the qunut dua said in the witr prayer?
It is said after rising from ruku in the final rak'ah of the witr prayer and before descending into sujood.
How does the qunut dua conclude?
It concludes with 'Blessed are You, our Lord, and Exalted,' affirming Allah's glory and greatness after asking Him for guidance, well-being, care, and blessing.