Dua e Qunoot 2 — also known as “Allahumma Hdini Fiman Hadayt” (اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ) — is the authentic supplication taught by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his grandson, Hasan ibn Ali (RA), for the Witr prayer.
This dua is widely recited in the Shafi’i, Ahle Hadees, and Hanbali schools of thought during Witr and Fajr prayers. It can also be recited by Hanafi followers, though the longer version (“Allahumma Inna Nasta’eenuka”) is more common in that school.
Hadith Source: Narrated by Al-Hasan ibn Ali (RA) — Sunan Abu Dawud 1425, Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 464, and Sunan an-Nasa’i 1746. Graded sahih/hasan by Al-Albani.
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What Is Dua e Qunoot 2?
Dua e Qunoot 2 is the supplication that begins with “Allahumma ihdini fiman hadayt” (اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ). It is also commonly referred to as “Allahumma Hdini Fiman Hadayt”.
This dua is a comprehensive request for four major things:
- Guidance (Hidayah): Asking to be kept on the straight path
- Well-being (Afiyah): Seeking protection from all forms of harm — physical, mental, and spiritual
- Blessings (Barakah): Praying for blessings in time, wealth, and health
- Protection: Trusting in Allah’s decree and seeking His safeguarding
Did You Know? This dua is called “Dua e Qunoot 2” because there are two commonly recited versions of Dua e Qunoot. The other version, “Allahumma Inna Nasta’eenuka,” is known as “Dua e Qunoot 1” and is more common in the Hanafi school.
Full Dua – Arabic, Transliteration, Urdu & English
Arabic Text
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، وَلَا يَعِزُّ مَنْ عَادَيْتَ، تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ
Roman English Transliteration
Allahumma-hdini fiman hadayt, wa ‘afini fiman ‘afayt, wa tawallani fiman tawallayt, wa barik li fima a’tayt, wa qini sharra ma qadayt, fa-innaka taqdi wala yuqda ‘alayk, wa innahu la yadhillu man walayt, wala ya’izzu man ‘adayt, tabarakta Rabbana wa ta’alayt.
Urdu Translation
“اے اللہ! مجھے ان لوگوں میں ہدایت دے جنہیں تو نے ہدایت دی، اور مجھے ان میں عافیت دے جنہیں تو نے عافیت دی، اور مجھے اپنا دوست بنا ان میں جنہیں تو نے اپنا دوست بنایا، اور جو کچھ تو نے مجھے عطا فرمایا ہے اس میں میرے لیے برکت ڈال، اور مجھے اس شر سے بچا جو تو نے مقدر فرمایا ہے، کیونکہ تو ہی فیصلہ کرتا ہے اور تیرے خلاف فیصلہ نہیں کیا جا سکتا۔ یقیناً وہ ذلیل نہیں ہوتا جس کا تو دوست بن جائے اور وہ عزت نہیں پاتا جس سے تو دشمنی کرے۔ اے ہمارے رب! تو بابرکت ہے اور بہت بلند ہے۔”
English Translation
“O Allah, guide me among those whom You have guided, and grant me safety among those whom You have granted safety. Take me into Your charge among those whom You have taken into Your charge, and bless me in what You have given me. Protect me from the evil that You have decreed, for You decree and none decrees over You. Verily, he is not humiliated whom You have befriended, and he is not honored whom You are at enmity with. Blessed are You, our Lord, and Exalted.”
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Understanding each word helps you recite with meaning instead of by rote. Here is the complete word-by-word breakdown:
| Arabic | Transliteration | Urdu Meaning | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| اللَّهُمَّ | Allahumma | اے اللہ | O Allah |
| اهْدِنِي | ihdini | مجھے ہدایت دے | guide me |
| فِيمَنْ | fiman | ان لوگوں میں | among those |
| هَدَيْتَ | hadayt | جنہیں تو نے ہدایت دی | whom You have guided |
| وَعَافِنِي | wa ‘afini | اور مجھے عافیت دے | and grant me well-being |
| فِيمَنْ | fiman | ان لوگوں میں | among those |
| عَافَيْتَ | ‘afayt | جنہیں تو نے عافیت دی | whom You have granted well-being |
| وَتَوَلَّنِي | wa tawallani | اور مجھے اپنا بنا | and take me into Your care |
| فِيمَنْ | fiman | ان لوگوں میں | among those |
| تَوَلَّيْتَ | tawallayt | جنہیں تو نے اپنا بنایا | whom You have taken into Your care |
| وَبَارِكْ | wa barik | اور برکت دے | and bless |
| لِي | li | مجھے | for me |
| فِيمَا | fima | اس میں | in what |
| أَعْطَيْتَ | a’tayt | تو نے عطا کیا | You have given |
| وَقِنِي | wa qini | اور مجھے بچا | and protect me |
| شَرَّ | sharra | برائی سے | from the evil of |
| مَا | ma | جو | what |
| قَضَيْتَ | qadayt | تو نے مقدر کیا | You have decreed |
| فَإِنَّكَ | fa-innaka | بیشک تو | indeed You |
| تَقْضِي | taqdi | فیصلہ کرتا ہے | decide |
| وَلَا | wala | اور نہیں | and not |
| يُقْضَى | yuqda | فیصلہ ہوتا | is decided |
| عَلَيْكَ | ‘alayk | تیرے خلاف | over You |
| تَبَارَكْتَ | tabarakta | تو بابرکت ہے | Blessed are You |
| رَبَّنَا | Rabbana | اے ہمارے رب | our Lord |
| وَتَعَالَيْتَ | wa ta’alayt | اور بلند ہے | and Exalted are You |
Benefits of Reciting Dua e Qunoot 2
Reciting this dua brings numerous spiritual and practical benefits:
- Complete Guidance (Hidayah): Asking Allah to keep you on the straight path — a request for both knowledge and action
- Total Well-being (Afiyah): Seeking protection from physical, mental, and spiritual harm
- Blessings in Sustenance (Barakah): Praying for blessings in your time, wealth, and health
- Reliance on Allah (Tawakkul): Acknowledging that only Allah decides our fate and that His protection is sufficient
- Humility and Gratitude: Recognizing Allah’s sovereignty and your own dependence on Him
- Deepens Connection with Allah: A nightly moment of intimate communication with the Creator
For more detailed benefits of Dua e Qunoot, see our full benefits guide.
How to Recite This Dua in Prayer
Following the Sunnah method for this dua:
- Timing: Recite it in the last rak’ah of Witr.
- Method: You can recite it after rising from Ruku (standing position) or before going into Ruku.
- Posture: It is recommended to raise your hands to chest level while supplicating (Ahle Hadees and Shafi’i schools).
- Ending: After finishing the dua, you proceed to prostration (Sajdah).
Note: In the Hanafi school, hands are folded below the navel during recitation, and the dua is recited before Ruku.
Why Is This Called the “Sunnah Qunoot”?
In the Pakistani community, many people are more familiar with the “Allahumma Inna Nasta’eenuka” version (Dua e Qunoot 1). However, scholars of Ahle Hadees and many international scholars prefer Dua e Qunoot 2 because it is the specific text taught by the Prophet ﷺ for Witr.
Both are valid, but this version is often praised for its conciseness and the depth of its meanings.
This dua is the shared foundation of two major Islamic traditions:
- Shafi’i school: Recited in Fajr prayer every morning — see the Shafi’i method guide
- Ahle Hadees (Salafi): Preferred Witr supplication based on Sahih Ahadith — see the Ahle Hadees guide
Dua e Qunoot 1 vs Dua e Qunoot 2 – Comparison
There are two commonly recited versions of Dua e Qunoot. Both are authentic, but they differ in several ways:
| Feature | Dua e Qunoot 1 | Dua e Qunoot 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning | “Allahumma Inna Nasta’eenuka” | “Allahumma Ihdini Fiman Hadayt” |
| Narrated by | Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) | Hasan ibn Ali (RA) |
| Primary school | Hanafi | Shafi’i, Ahle Hadees, Hanbali |
| When recited | Witr (every night) | Witr (every night) and Fajr (Shafi’i) |
| Focus | Seeking help, forgiveness, and turning away from disobedience | Seeking guidance, well-being, protection, and blessings |
| Length | Longer | Shorter |
Both duas are authentic and either can be recited. See the complete Dua e Qunoot guide for both versions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dua e Qunoot 2?
Dua e Qunoot 2 is the version that begins with “Allahumma ihdini fiman hadayt” (اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ). It is the dua taught by Prophet ﷺ to Hasan ibn Ali (RA) for Witr prayer.
Is Dua e Qunoot 2 authentic?
Yes, it is authentic. It is narrated in Sunan Abu Dawud 1425, Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 464, and Sunan an-Nasa’i 1746, and graded sahih/hasan by Al-Albani.
What is the difference between Dua e Qunoot 1 and 2?
Dua e Qunoot 1 (“Allahumma Inna Nasta’eenuka”) is the longer version narrated by Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), popular in the Hanafi school. Dua e Qunoot 2 (“Allahumma Ihdini”) is shorter, narrated by Hasan ibn Ali (RA), and popular in the Shafi’i and Ahle Hadees schools.
Can I recite Dua e Qunoot 2 if I am Hanafi?
Yes, any authentic dua from the Sunnah can be recited in Qunoot. While the Hanafi school usually uses the longer version, this dua is also fully valid.
When should I recite Dua e Qunoot 2?
It is recited in the last rak’ah of Witr prayer, and in the Shafi’i school, also in Fajr prayer. It can also be recited during Qunoot-e-Nazilah in times of calamity.
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