Every night offers a sacred moment when the world falls silent, and the heart finds its voice before Allah ﷻ – that moment is Witr Salah. The Witr Ki Dua, recited during this special prayer, is not just a series of words; it’s a powerful conversation between a believer and his Creator. Many Muslims know when to pray Witr, but few truly understand why this dua holds such deep meaning and blessings.
If you’ve ever wondered what makes the Namaz e Witr Ki Dua so spiritually significant, how to recite it correctly, or what the Ahl e Hadees version is – this guide unfolds everything clearly and beautifully. From the authentic Arabic text to its meaning in Urdu and Hindi, you’ll gain a complete understanding that enhances not only your prayer but your connection with Allah.
🕌 What is Witr Prayer (Namaz e Witr)?
The word Witr (وتر) means odd in Arabic. It refers to an odd-numbered prayer (1, 3, 5, 7, or more Rak’ahs) offered after Isha prayer and before Fajr. The most common form is 3 Rak’ah Witr, which is considered Wajib (obligatory) according to Hanafi scholars.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ never missed Witr Salah, whether at home or on travel. It is narrated in Sahih Muslim (752):
“The Witr prayer is a right upon every Muslim. Whoever wishes to pray five rak‘ahs, let him do so; whoever wishes to pray three, let him do so; and whoever wishes to pray one, let him do so.”
This emphasizes its strong importance and spiritual value.
🌙 Namaz e Witr Ki Dua (Dua e Qunoot in Arabic)
The Dua Qunoot is recited in the last rak’ah of Witr prayer, after reciting Surah Al-Fatihah and another Surah, just before going into Rukoo (bowing).
Here is the authentic Witr Ki Dua as narrated from the Sunnah (Tirmidhi 464, Abu Dawood 1425):
Arabic Text:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْتَعِينُكَ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُكَ،
وَنُؤْمِنُ بِكَ، وَنَتَوَكَّلُ عَلَيْكَ،
وَنُثْنِي عَلَيْكَ الْخَيْرَ، وَنَشْكُرُكَ،
وَلَا نَكْفُرُكَ، وَنَخْلَعُ وَنَتْرُكُ مَنْ يَفْجُرُكَ.
اللَّهُمَّ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ، وَلَكَ نُصَلِّي وَنَسْجُدُ،
وَإِلَيْكَ نَسْعَى وَنَحْفِدُ،
نَرْجُو رَحْمَتَكَ وَنَخْشَى عَذَابَكَ،
إِنَّ عَذَابَكَ بِالْكُفَّارِ مُلْحَقٌ.
Witr Ki Dua in English Translation:
O Allah! We seek Your help and ask Your forgiveness,
We believe in You and rely on You.
We praise You with all goodness and are thankful to You,
and we are not ungrateful to You.
We renounce and forsake those who disobey You.
O Allah! You alone we worship,
and to You alone we pray and prostrate.
We strive and hasten to please You.
We hope for Your mercy and fear Your punishment,
indeed, Your punishment overtakes the disbelievers.
Witr Ki Dua in Urdu (وتر کی دعا):
اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنَّا نَسْتَعِيْنُكَ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُكَ
وَنُؤْمِنُ بِكَ وَنَتَوَكَّلُ عَلَيْكَ
وَنُثْنِیْ عَلَيْكَ الْخَيْرَ وَنَشْكُرُكَ
وَلَا نَكْفُرُكَ وَنَخْلَعُ وَنَتْرُكُ مَنْ يَفْجُرُكَ
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَلَكَ نُصَلِّيْ وَنَسْجُدُ
وَإِلَيْكَ نَسْعَى وَنَحْفِدُ
نَرْجُو رَحْمَتَكَ وَنَخْشَى عَذَابَكَ
إِنَّ عَذَابَكَ بِالْكُفَّارِ مُلْحَقٌ
Witr Ki Dua in Hindi (वित्र की दुआ):
अल्लाहुम्मा इन्ना नस्तईनुका व नस्तगफिरुका,
व नूमिनु बिका व नतवक्कलु अलैका,
व नुस्नी अलैकल खैर, व नशकुरुका,
व ला नकफुरुका, व नखलउ व नतरुकु मन यफजुरुका।
अल्लाहुम्म इय्याका नअबुदु, व लका नुसल्लि व नस्जुदु,
व इलैका नसआ व नहफिदु,
नर्जू रहमतका, व नखशा अज़ाबका,
इन्न अज़ाबका बिल कफ्फारि मुल्हिक।
💫 When and How to Read Witr Ki Dua (Isha Ki Namaz Mein Witr Ki Dua)
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The Dua Qunoot is recited in the last rak‘ah of Witr Salah.
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After reciting Surah Al-Fatihah and another Surah, raise both hands and recite the Witr Ki Dua.
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According to Hanafi tradition, it is recited before Rukoo.
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According to Ahl-e-Hadees and Shafi’i scholars, it can be recited after Rukoo.
Both methods are correct, based on different authentic narrations.
🕋 Witr Ki Dua Ahl e Hadees
The Ahl e Hadees (Salafi) method follows the Sunnah reported from the Prophet ﷺ through several authentic Ahadith. They usually recite a shorter version of Dua Qunoot as reported from Hasan ibn Ali (رضي الله عنه) in Sunan Abu Dawood (1425):
Arabic Text (Ahl e Hadees Version):
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.
Translation (Ahl e Hadees Witr Ki Dua in English):
O Allah! Guide me among those whom 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,
protect me from the evil of what You have decreed.
Indeed, You decree, and none can decree over You.
None whom You befriend shall be humiliated,
and none whom You oppose shall be honored.
Blessed are You, O Lord, and Exalted.
This is one of the most well-known Witr ki dua alternative used by Ahl-e-Hadees and many Muslims globally.
🌠 3 Witr Ki Dua (Three Rak‘ah Witr Prayer)
When praying 3 Rak‘ah Witr, it is similar to Maghrib Salah, except that:
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In the third rak‘ah, after Surah Al-Fatihah and another Surah,
you raise your hands and recite the Witr Ki Dua (Dua Qunoot) before going into Rukoo. -
The Dua Qunoot is only read once in the last rak‘ah.
🌿 Benefits and Virtues of Reciting Witr Ki Dua
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Strengthens Connection with Allah ﷻ:
Witr Salah and Dua Qunoot are moments of sincere supplication, reflecting total dependence on Allah. -
Source of Forgiveness:
The Prophet ﷺ said in Tirmidhi 453, “Allah descends every night to the lowest heaven… and says, ‘Is there anyone seeking forgiveness, that I may forgive him?’”
Witr is the perfect time for this heartfelt repentance. -
Protection from Evil:
The Dua Qunoot contains pleas for guidance, health, and protection from harm and misfortune. -
Completion of Daily Worship:
Ending the day with Witr ensures your daily prayers are sealed with sincerity and remembrance of Allah.
📖 Witr Ki Dua Alternative (For Those Who Forget the Qunoot)
If someone forgets to recite the Dua Qunoot in Witr prayer, the prayer is still valid. However, if remembered before going into Rukoo, it should be recited immediately.
If remembered after Rukoo, one may say:
اللهم اغفر لي (Allahummaghfir li)
Meaning: O Allah, forgive me.
This short supplication can serve as an alternative when the full Dua Qunoot is forgotten.
🌙 Wajib ul Witr Ki Dua
In the Hanafi school of thought, Witr Salah is Wajib (necessary), not optional. Hence, reciting Witr Ki Dua is also Wajib during the last rak‘ah. The correct recitation and understanding hold great importance to fulfill this act of worship properly.
Read Also: Rabbana Atina Dua
💭 Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Reciting Dua Qunoot in the wrong place (it should be before Rukoo in the Hanafi method).
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Skipping the dua entirely without a valid reason.
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Mumbling or reciting too fast without understanding its meaning.
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Not maintaining humility and concentration during supplication.
🌼 Conclusion
The Witr Ki Dua is a treasure of faith, repentance, and surrender before Allah ﷻ. Whether you follow the Hanafi, Ahl e Hadees, or another valid school of thought, the essence remains the same — seeking Allah’s guidance, mercy, and forgiveness.
Ending the day with Namaz e Witr not only strengthens your spiritual bond with the Creator but also brings inner peace and divine blessings. Make it a daily habit to perform your Witr Salah with full sincerity and recite the Witr Ki Dua with understanding and devotion — for it is a supplication that softens the heart and purifies the soul.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the correct time to read Witr Ki Dua?
Witr Ki Dua is recited in the last rak‘ah of Witr Salah, after Surah Al-Fatihah and another Surah, before Rukoo according to Hanafis, and after Rukoo according to Ahl-e-Hadees.
2. Is Witr Ki Dua compulsory?
Yes, according to the Hanafi school, it is Wajib to recite Dua Qunoot. However, in other schools like Shafi‘i and Hanbali, it is Sunnah.
3. Can Witr Ki Dua be recited in one’s own language?
It is preferred to recite in Arabic as taught by the Prophet ﷺ, but for understanding, translations in Urdu or Hindi can be studied.
4. What should I do if I forget Witr Ki Dua?
If you forget, you can say اللهم اغفر لي (Allahummaghfir li) or make a short supplication, and your prayer remains valid.
5. Is there any difference between Witr Ki Dua and Dua e Qunoot?
No. The Witr Ki Dua is the same as Dua e Qunoot, which means “the supplication of humility” made during the Witr prayer.
6. What is the benefit of reciting Witr Salah daily?
Witr Salah protects your faith, completes your day’s prayers, and draws you nearer to Allah. It is among the most beloved prayers of the Prophet ﷺ.