Qunut of Witr (Allahumma Ihdini)
The qunut taught to Hasan ibn Ali for Witr
Also searched as: witr dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ وَعَافِنِي فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ وَتَوَلَّنِي فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ وَقِنِي شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ فَإِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلَا يُقْضَى عَلَيْكَ وَإِنَّهُ لَا يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ
Transliteration
Allahumma ihdini fiman hadayt, wa afini fiman afayt, wa tawallani fiman tawallayt, wa barik li fima a’tayt, wa qini sharra ma qadayt. Fa innaka taqdi wa la yuqda alayk, wa innahu la yadhillu man walayt. Tabarakta Rabbana wa ta’alayt.
Meaning
O Allah, guide me among those You guided, grant me health among those You granted health, befriend me among those You befriended, bless for me what You gave, and shield me from the evil of what You decreed. For You decree and none decrees over You; whoever You befriend is never humiliated. Blessed are You, our Lord, and Exalted.
Reference
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud
When to recite
Witr prayer, Ramadan and beyond • Once
Virtue
The Prophet placed Hasan’s hand to his chest and taught him these words for Witr — the qunut of Taraweeh nights.
Sources & review
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Hasan ibn Ali • Grade: Sahih • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Qunut of Witr (Allahumma Ihdini)?
Witr prayer, Ramadan and beyond. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Qunut of Witr (Allahumma Ihdini)?
The Prophet placed Hasan’s hand to his chest and taught him these words for Witr — the qunut of Taraweeh nights.
Where is Qunut of Witr (Allahumma Ihdini) from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud (narrated by Hasan ibn Ali). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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