Taraweeh prayer

The Tarawih prayers and the Qunut of Witr are among the greatest acts of worship during the blessed month of Ramadan, as Muslims draw closer to Allah through righteous supplication. Here is a collection of authentic supplications from the Qur’an and Sunnah that are recommended for recitation during the Qunut of Witr, arranged for ease of reading and recitation.

Written Tarawih Prayer

O Allah, guide us among those You have guided, grant us well-being among those You have granted well-being, take us under Your protection among those You have taken under Your protection, bless us in what You have given us, and protect us from the evil of what You have decreed, for You decree, and no one can decree over You; indeed, no one whom You befriend is humiliated, nor is anyone whom You oppose exalted. Blessed and Exalted are You, our Lord.

Narrated by Abu Dawud (1425)

{Our Lord, accept this from us; indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing}.

The Holy Quran

{And accept our repentance; indeed, You are the Oft-Forgiving, the Most Merciful}.

The Holy Quran

{Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire}.

The Holy Quran

{Our Lord, do not hold us accountable if we forget or make a mistake. Our Lord, do not place upon us a burden as You placed upon those before, O our Lord. And do not burden us with more than we have the strength to bear. Pardon us, forgive us, and have mercy on us. You are our Protector, so grant us victory overthe disbelieving people}.

The Holy Quran

{Our Lord, do not let our hearts stray after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from Yourself; for You are the Giver}.

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{Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us our sins and protect us from the punishment of the Fire}.

The Holy Quran

{Our Lord, we have believed in what You have revealed and have followed the Messenger; so record us among those who bear witness}.

The Holy Quran

{Our Lord, we have heard a caller calling people to faith, saying, “Believe in your Lord,” so we have believed. Our Lord, forgive us our sins, and expiate our misdeeds, and cause us to die with the righteous. (193) Our Lord, grant us what You have promised us through Your messengers, and do not put us to shame on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed, You never fail to fulfill Your promise.}

The Holy Quran

{Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves; and if You do not forgive us and have mercy on us, we will surely be among the losers}.

The Holy Quran

{Our Lord, do not place us among the wrongdoers}.

The Holy Quran

{You are our Protector, so forgive us and have mercy on us; You are the Best of Forgivers (155) And record for us a good deed in this world and in the Hereafter}.

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{We place our trust in Allah, our Lord. Do not make us a trial for the wrongdoing people. (85) And save us, by Your mercy, from the disbelieving people}.

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{Our Lord, grant us mercy from You, and guide us to the right path in our affairs}.

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{Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us and have mercy on us; You are the Most Merciful}.

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{Our Lord, keep the punishment of Hell away from us; indeed, its punishment is a terrible torment}.

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{Our Lord, grant us from our spouses and our offspring the joy of our eyes, and make us leaders for the righteous}.

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{Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith, and do not put any resentment in our hearts toward those who believe. Our Lord, You are indeed Compassionate and Merciful}.

The Holy Quran

{Our Lord, in You we place our trust; to You we turn in repentance; and to You is the final return. (4) Our Lord, do not make us a trial for those who have disbelieved, and forgive us, our Lord; indeed, You are the Mighty, the Wise.}

The Holy Quran

O Allah, set right for us our religion, which is our protection; set right for us our worldly life, in which we live; and set right for us our Hereafter, to which we will return; and make life an increase in every good for us, and make death a relief for us from every evil.

Prophetic Tradition

O God, we ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and sufficiency.

Prophetic Tradition

O Allah, we seek refuge in You from the loss of Your blessings, the reversal of Your favor, the suddenness of Your wrath, and all Your displeasure.

Prophetic Tradition

O God, You who direct the hearts of people, direct our hearts to obey You.

Prophetic Tradition

O God, Lord of Gabriel, Michael, and Israfil, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the unseen and the seen, You judge between Your servants regarding the matters on which they differ. Guide us, by Your permission, to the truth concerning those matters on which there is disagreement; for You guide whom You will to the straight path.

Prophetic Tradition

O God, we seek refuge in You from the severity of affliction, the depths of misery, an unfavorable decree, and the schadenfreude of our enemies.

Prophetic Tradition

O Allah, we ask You for all that is good—both in this world and in the Hereafter—whether we know it or not, and we seek refuge in You from all that is evil—both in this world and in the Hereafter—whether we know it or not,

Prophetic Tradition

O Allah, we ask You for the best of what Your servant and Prophet asked of You, and we seek refuge in You from the evil of what Your servant and Prophet sought refuge from,

Prophetic Tradition

O Allah, we ask You for Paradise and for whatever words or deeds bring us closer to it, and we seek refuge in You from Hellfire and from whatever words or deeds bring us closer to it, and we ask You to make every decree You have decreed for us a source of good.

Prophetic Tradition

O God, You are forgiving and love forgiveness; so forgive us.

Narrated by Ahmad (25384)

O Allah, we ask You for steadfastness in this matter and the resolve to follow the right path; we ask You for the means to earn Your mercy and the means to attain Your forgiveness; and we ask You for the ability to give thanks for Your blessings and to worship You properly.

Prophetic Tradition

O God, suffice us with what You have made lawful and keep us away from what You have made unlawful, and by Your grace, make us independent of anyone other than You.

Prophetic Tradition

O Allah, grant us such fear of You that it will keep us from committing Your sins, such obedience to You that it will lead us to Your Paradise, and such certainty that it will make the trials of this world easier for us,

Narrated by al-Tirmidhi (3502)

And grant us the use of our hearing, sight, and strength as long as You keep us alive, and make Him our inheritor; avenge us against those who have wronged us; grant us victory over those who have opposed us; do not let our misfortune be in our religion; do not let this world be our greatest concern or the limit of our knowledge; and do not subject us to those who show us no mercy.

Narrated by al-Tirmidhi (3502)

O Allah, we seek refuge in Your pleasure from Your wrath, and in Your forgiveness from Your punishment, and we seek refuge in You from Yourself. We cannot praise You as You have praised Yourself.

Narrated by Abu Dawud (1427) from ‘Ali, may Allah be pleased with him

“O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, just as You sent blessings upon Abraham and upon the family of Abraham; You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, bestow Your blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, just as You bestowed Your blessings upon Abraham and upon the family of Abraham; You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.” And grant him abundant peace.

Prophetic Tradition

The Importance and Virtues of the Tarawih Prayer

The Tarawih prayers during the blessed month of Ramadan represent a great opportunity to draw closer to Allah, the Exalted, and to renew faith in our hearts. On these blessed nights, mercy and forgiveness are bestowed, and the believer experiences moments of pure tranquility and peace of mind. Raising one’s hands in supplication after performing the Tarawih prayers and the Qunut of Witr reflects sincere reliance on Allah and an acknowledgment of one’s complete dependence on Him. Furthermore, the traditional supplication carries great blessings, as it combines the blessings of this world and the Hereafter and grants the Muslim spiritual strength that helps him face life’s challenges with a tranquil heart and a soul content with Allah’s decree and destiny.

Recommended Times and Circumstances for the Tarawih Prayer

To achieve the highest levels of acceptance and reverence, it is recommended to make a point of offering supplication at the following times and under the following circumstances:

  • During the Qunut of Witr: At the conclusion of the Tarawih and Tahajjud prayers, which is the primary time for this supplication.
  • In the last third of the night: For God, exalted be His Majesty, descends to the lowest heaven in a manner befitting His majesty, and answers the prayers of those who ask.
  • When prostrating during prayer: It is when a servant is prostrating that he is closest to his Lord, and this is a most auspicious time to repeat supplications.
  • Between the Adhan and the Iqama: It is a blessed time when prayers are answered and are never rejected.
  • During the last ten nights of Ramadan: In anticipation of the blessed Night of Power, which is better than a thousand months.

A Summary of the Tarawih Prayer

The Tarawih prayers represent a precious opportunity during the blessed month of Ramadan to strengthen our connection with Allah, the Exalted, and to draw closer to Him with humble hearts that are certain of His response. Adhering to the authentic supplications from the Holy Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah instills peace of mind and aligns with the guidance of the Prophet, peace be upon him, during times when supplications are answered. We ask Allah, the Most High and Almighty, to accept from us and from you our fasting, our night prayers, and our righteous supplications.


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