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The Witr prayer is a strongly recommended Sunnah of the Prophet, peace be upon him, and it holds great virtue and immense importance in the life of a Muslim. Here is what has been reported regarding its virtues, so that all may benefit from it and receive blessings.
Written Witr Prayer
“O Allah, I seek refuge in Your pleasure from Your wrath, and in Your forgiveness from Your punishment,
From ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him
"I seek refuge in You from You; I cannot count Your praises—You are as You have praised Yourself."
From ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him
O God, guide us among those whom You have guided, grant us well-being among those whom You have granted well-being, and take us under Your protection among those whom You have taken under Your protection,
The Complete Supplication for the Witr Prayer
Bless us with what You have given us, and protect us from the evil of what You have decreed, for You decree and no one decrees over You.
The Complete Supplication for the Witr Prayer
He does not humiliate those I befriend, nor does He exalt those I oppose. Blessed and Exalted are You, our Lord,
The Complete Supplication for the Witr Prayer
Praise be to You for what You have decreed, and thanks be to You for what You have given.
The Complete Supplication for the Witr Prayer
O God, grant us such fear of You that it may prevent us from disobeying You,
The Complete Supplication for the Witr Prayer
It is through our obedience to You that You grant us entry into Your Paradise, and it is through Your certainty that You make the trials of this world bearable to us.
The Complete Supplication for the Witr Prayer
O God, grant us the blessing of our hearing, our sight, and our strength for as long as You keep us alive, and make him our heir,
The Complete Supplication for the Witr Prayer
And let our vengeance be upon those who have wronged us, and grant us victory over those who have opposed us, and do not let our misfortune come from our religion.
The Complete Supplication for the Witr Prayer
And do not let this world be our greatest concern, nor the extent of our knowledge, nor our destination in Hell. And let Paradise be our home,
The Complete Supplication for the Witr Prayer
And do not punish us for our sins through those among us who do not fear You or have mercy on us.
The Complete Supplication for the Witr Prayer
O Allah, set our religion right for us—for it is the safeguard of our affairs—and set our worldly life right for us, for in it lies our sustenance,
The Complete Supplication for the Witr Prayer
And make our Hereafter—to which we are bound—one of well-being; make life an increase in every good for us; and make death a respite for us from every evil.
The Complete Supplication for the Witr Prayer
O Allah, we ask You to enable us to do good deeds, to avoid evil, to love the poor, and to forgive us, have mercy on us, and accept our repentance,
The Complete Supplication for the Witr Prayer
And if You wish to test a people, then let us die without being tested. We ask You for Your love, the love of those who love You, and the love of every deed that brings us closer to Your love, O Lord of the Worlds.
The Complete Supplication for the Witr Prayer
O Allah, we ask You for all that is good—both in this life and in the Hereafter—whether we know it or do not know it,
Written Witr Prayer
We seek refuge in You from all evil, both immediate and future, whether we know it or not.
Written Witr Prayer
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.
Written Witr Prayer
O Allah, we ask You for forgiveness, well-being, and good health in this world and the Hereafter, O Possessor of Majesty and Honor, O Ever-Living, O Self-Subsisting.
Written Witr Prayer
The Importance and Virtues of the Witr Prayer
The Witr supplication—also known as the Qunut supplication in the Witr prayer—holds great significance and a lofty status in the life of a Muslim. It is a direct and sincere connection between the servant and his Lord in the stillness of the night, when the soul is free from worldly concerns and turns sincerely toward the Creator. Regularly reciting this supplication brings peace to the heart, forgives sins, and increases one’s closeness to Allah, the Exalted and Glorious. The Prophet, peace be upon him, was keen to recite this supplication and taught it to his companions, for it involves entrusting matters to Allah, placing one’s trust in Him, and seeking guidance and well-being in all aspects of life.
Recommended Times and Circumstances for Reciting the Witr Prayer
- In the last rak'ah of the Witr prayer, either before bowing or after rising from the bowing position.
- In the last third of the night, a blessed time when mercy descends and prayers are answered.
- During the nights of the blessed month of Ramadan, especially while performing the Tarawih and Tahajjud prayers.
- When one feels distressed or has an urgent need to turn to Allah, the Exalted, and seek His help and guidance in matters of this world and the Hereafter.
A Summary of the Witr Prayer
The Witr prayer is not merely words recited; rather, it is a profound supplication and a sincere plea to the Creator at times when prayers are answered. Persisting in this blessed Sunnah illuminates the heart, draws one closer to Allah, the Exalted, and brings peace of mind amid the hustle and bustle of life. We ask Allah, the Exalted and Almighty, to accept your supplications and prayers, and to grant you reward and blessings in this world and the Hereafter.
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