Reading the Qunut Prayer of Fajr and Its Benefits for Muslims Who Frequently Perform It

Dream – Qunut Prayer is one of the prayers that is commonly recited during the Fajr or Witr prayer. In some occasions, the Friday prayer imam also recites the Qunut prayer in the last rak'ah.

Although it is not a requirement or pillar of prayer, the Qunut prayer has a special role. This prayer has deep meaning as it contains supplication, hope, and gratitude to Allah SWT. The Qunut prayer also includes requests for forgiveness, protection, and guidance from Allah SWT.

Literally, the word "qunut" comes from the Arabic language which means "standing" or when someone stands with respect and humility in prayer. Qunut Prayer is usually recited in the final rak'ah of the Fajr prayer or at a specific stage in the Witr prayer.

It is important for you to know, dear Dream, that the Qunut prayer is one of the practices taught by Prophet Muhammad SAW. In the Qunut prayer, Muslims usually seek protection from all kinds of disasters, difficulties, and disturbances. They also seek guidance, forgiveness of sins, and goodness in this world and the hereafter.

In addition to containing supplication and hope, reciting the Qunut prayer also reflects a sense of obedience and devotion to Allah in all aspects of life. The following are the readings of Fajr Qunut prayer and its benefits that can be practiced by Muslims, as summarized from several sources.

Reading the Qunut Prayer of Fajr

 1. Short Version of the Qunut Prayer

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.

Artinya: Ya Allah, berilah aku petunjuk di antara orang-orang yang Engkau beri petunjuk, berilah kesejahteraan kepadaku di antara orang-orang yang Engkau beri kesejahteraan, tolonglah aku di antara orang-orang yang Kau beri pertolongan, berikanlah keberkahan kepadaku pada apa-apa yang Engkau berikan kepadaku, dan peliharalah aku dari keburukan yang Engkau putuskan, karena sesungguhnya Engkau memutuskan dan tidak diputuskan atas-Mu, dan tiada kehinaan kepada orang yang telah Engkau tolong, Maha Suci Engkau wahai Tuhan kami, lagi Maha Tinggi.

2. Long Version of the Qunut Prayer

اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ، وَعَافِنِي فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ، وَتَوَلَّنِي فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ، وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ، وَقِنِي بِرَحْمَتِكَ شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ فَإِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلَا يُقْضَى عَلَيْكَ، وَإِنَّهُ لَا يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ، وَلَا يَعِزُّ مَنْ عَادَيْتَ، تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ، فَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ عَلَى مَا قَضَيْتَ، أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ، وَصَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ النَّبِيِّ الْأُمِّيِّ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَسَلَّمَ.

Artinya: Ya Allah, berikanlah aku petunjuk seperti orang-orang yang telah Engkau beri petunjuk. Berilah aku kesehatan seperti orang-orang yang telah Engkau beri kesehatan. Pimpinlah aku bersama orang-orang yang telah Engkau pimpin. Limpahkanlah keberkahan kepada apa saja yang telah Engkau berikan kepadaku. Peliharalah aku dengan kasih sayang-Mu dari segala keburukan apa-apa yang telah Engkau putuskan, karena sesungguhnya Engkau-lah yang memberikan ketentuan dan tidak ada yang bisa memberikan ketentuan (keputusan) atas diri-Mu. Sesungguhnya tidaklah akan hina orang-orang yang telah Engkau berikan kekuasaan, dan tidaklah akan mulia orang yang telah Engkau musuhi. Maha Berkah lah Engkau dan Maha Luhur lah Engkau. Bagi-Mu segala puji atas apa yang telah Engkau putuskan. Aku memohon ampunan-Mu dan bertaubat kepada-Mu. Semoga Allah melimpahkan shalawat kepada junjungan kami Muhammad, Nabi yang ummi, beserta keluarganya dan sahabat-sahabatnya. Amin. All praise is for You for what You have decreed. I seek forgiveness and repent to You. And may Allah bestow His mercy and blessings (salutations) upon our beloved leader, Prophet Muhammad, and also upon his family and companions.

Benefits of Reading the Qunut Prayer

1. Maintaining a Sense of Obedience

By reciting the Qunut prayer, a Muslim shows obedience and humility to Allah. This is a mental and spiritual attitude that demonstrates willingness to submit to the will of Allah and accept His guidance.

2. Protection from Diseases of the Heart

Diseases of the heart are more dangerous than physical illnesses because they can harm oneself and others. By practicing the recitation of the Qunut prayer, one can benefit from protection against diseases of the heart.

3. Increasing Khushu' (Devotion)

Khushu' is a feeling of humility, devotion, and concentration in worship. Reciting the Qunut prayer with khushu' can help control thoughts and feelings, and fully focus on communicating with Allah during prayer.

4. Given Protection in this Life and the Hereafter

Reciting the Qunut prayer also asks Allah to always be protected from the dangers of this world and the hereafter. The Qunut prayer is one way for us to seek refuge in Allah and ask for His blessings.

5. An Expression of Hope and Supplication

The Qunut prayer is a means for Muslims to convey their supplications, hopes, and desires to Allah. This includes requests for forgiveness, guidance, blessings, and protection. Reciting this prayer allows individuals to feel that they can open their hearts to Allah with all their needs and hopes.

Those are the readings of the Qunut prayer and its benefits for Muslims that we need to know. Hopefully, this article is beneficial.

Report: Sasikirana Shafa Fathira (Intern).