May Allah accept our prayers and guide us on the Straight Path. Ameen.

This first section is the most commonly known part of the Qunoot , taught directly by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

He typically begins with the standard Prophetic Qunoot:

Arabic: "اللهم إنك عفو تحب العفو فاعف عنا"

"O Allah, we seek Your help and ask Your forgiveness, and we believe in You and rely on You. We praise You with all goodness, thank You, and are not ungrateful to You. We forsake and renounce those who disobey You.

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The term "Qunoot" (القنوت) comes from an Arabic root word that carries several rich meanings, including "being obedient," "standing for a long time in prayer," and "remaining silent". In an Islamic context, it refers to a specific supplication made while standing at a particular point in the prayer.

While the text of Dua Qunoot is not fixed in the Hanbali school (common in Saudi Arabia), Sheikh Al-Sudais frequently utilizes a compilation of supplications derived from the Sunnah, preceded by the Dua Al-Sami' , an invocation taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Below is the standard text often recited by Sheikh Al-Sudais, formatted for accessibility.

Before delving into the specific text, it is helpful to understand what Dua Qunoot actually is. The word " Qunoot " (القنوت) in classical Arabic literally means "being obedient" or "the act of standing". In an Islamic context, it refers to a specific supplication ( dua ) that a worshipper recites while standing in a particular prayer.

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