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Witr Prayer:
Witr is a salat (Islamic prayer) performed after Isha, the
night prayer, or before Fajr, the dawn prayer. The translation of the word
"Witr" is “Choice Of A Circle.”
Witr prayers are an essential part of the Islamic faith.
Unlike the five daily mandatory prayers, Witr prayer is voluntary but highly
recommended and is usually recited at night. There are multiple ways to say a
Witr prayer.
Witr Prayer Is Necessary or Not?
Witr prayer is encourages by Sunnah. While there isn't any
punishment for missing this prayer in Islam. Some Mufti’s claim that the Witr
prayer is "Wajib" or "Sunnat-E-Muqadda", however this is incorrect because, in
Islam, the Witr prayer is a voluntary act of prayer.
Although Mufti’s explain the phrases "Wajib" and "Sunnat-E-Muqadda", they are not specifically used in Islam. They used those terms to
explain the situation.
"Wajib" and "Sunnat-E-Muqadda" just indicates that it is
required to pray, not that it is compulsory.
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ،
حَدَّثَنِي قُرَيْشُ بْنُ حَيَّانَ الْعِجْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا بَكْرُ بْنُ وَائِلٍ،
عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ اللَّيْثِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ
الأَنْصَارِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " الْوِتْرُ حَقٌّ عَلَى كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ فَمَنْ أَحَبَّ
أَنْ يُوتِرَ بِخَمْسٍ فَلْيَفْعَلْ وَمَنْ أَحَبَّ أَنْ يُوتِرَ بِثَلاَثٍ
فَلْيَفْعَلْ وَمَنْ أَحَبَّ أَنْ يُوتِرَ بِوَاحِدَةٍ فَلْيَفْعَلْ " .
Narrated AbuAyyub al-Ansari:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: The witr is a duty for every Muslim so
if anyone wishes to observe it with five rak'ahs, he may do so; if anyone
wishes to observe it with three, he may do so, and if anyone wishes to observe
it with one, he may do so.
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 1422
In-book reference: Book 8, Hadith 7
English translation: Book 8, Hadith 1417
Reference: Sunan Ad Darmi Kitab O Salat Hadees No: 1620
Difference Between Qunoot E Nazila and Qunoot E Witr:
Qunoot E Nazila:
Qunoot e Nazila is a type of supplication (Dua) that is
performed during the Salat al-Fajr in Islamic tradition. It is a prayer that is
offered in times of crisis or calamity, seeking Allah's help and mercy to
alleviate the difficulties faced by the Muslim community.
The term "Nazila" refers to a calamity or disaster
that affects the entire community, such as war, famine, natural disasters, or
oppression. The Qunoot e Nazila is a special Dua that is recited in the second
rakat of Salat al-Fajr, after the recitation of the Quranic verses.
O Allah! We implore You for help and beg forgiveness of You
and believe in You and rely on You and extol You and we are thankful to You and
are not ungrateful to You and we alienate and forsake those who disobey You. O
Allah! You alone do we worship and for You do we pray and prostrate and we
betake to please You and present ourselves for the service in Your cause and we
hope for Your mercy and fear Your chastisement. Undoubtedly, your torment is
going to overtake infidels O Allah!
As-Sunan Kubra lil-Bayhaqi 2/201
Qunoot E Witr:
Dua e Qunoot is a supplication (Dua) that is recited during
the Witr prayer in Islamic tradition. It is a special prayer that is offered before the last rakat (unit of prayer) of the Witr
prayer. Dua e Qunoot is also recited during some other prayers, such as the
Fajr prayer in some Islamic schools of thought.
Al-Hasan bin Ali [may Allah be pleased with him] said:
Allah's Messenger taught me some phrases to say during Al-Witr (Allahummahdini
fiman hadait, wa a'fini fiman afait, wa tawallani fiman tawallait, wa barik Li
fima atait, wa qini sharra ma qadait, fa Innaka taqdi wa la yuqda Alaik, wa
innahu la yadhillu man walait, tabarakta Rabbana wa ta'alait.) 'O Allah guide
me among those You have guided, pardon me among those You have pardoned,
befriend me among those You have befriended, bless me in what You have granted,
and save me from the evil that You decreed. Indeed, you decree, and none can pass
decree, and none can pass decree upon You, indeed he is not humiliated whom You
have befriended, blessed are You our Lord and Exalted.'
Reference: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 452
In-book reference: Book 3, Hadith 1
English translation: Vol. 1, Book 3, Hadith 45
Reference: Sunan Ad Darmi Kitab Us Salat 1634
Which Surah Is Advised For Witr Prayer In Hadees?
Ibn Abbas narrated: "Allah's Messenger would recite
during Al-Witr: "Glorify the Name of your Lord the Most High' and, 'Say: O
you disbelievers!' and, 'Say: Allah is One,' in each Rak'ah.
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 462
Qunoot Before Or After Ruku:
Dua e Qunoot is recited before the ruku in the last rakat of
the Witr prayer. After completing the recitation of the Surah in the last rakat
of Witr, the person should raise their hands and say the Takbir (Allahu Akbar)
to begin the Dua e Qunoot.
Dua e Qunoot is recited before the ruku in the last rakat of
the Witr prayer.
Reference:
Sunan Ad-Darmi Kitab Us Salat Hadees No 1637
Conclusion:
Qunoot-e-Nazila is a supplication recited during times of
calamity, such as natural disasters, epidemics, or wars. This Qunoot is recited
in the second Rak'ah of Fajr prayer and is considered an obligatory act when a
calamity befalls the Muslim Ummah.
On the other hand, Qunoot-e-Witr is recited in the final Rak'ah of the Witr prayer every night. It is a voluntary act and not obligatory. The Qunoot-e-Witr consists of reciting different supplications, including seeking forgiveness from Allah and asking for His mercy and blessings.
In conclusion, while both Qunoot-e-Nazila and Qunoot-e-Witr
involve supplicating to Allah, the Qunoot E Nazila is recited during times of calamity
and is considered an obligatory act, while the Qunoot E Witr is recited during the Witr prayer. Understanding the difference between the two
can help Muslims fulfill their religious obligations and seek Allah's mercy and
guidance in times of need.
What is Qunoot-e-Nazila?
Is Namaz-e-Witr obligatory?
When is Qunoot-e-Witr recited?
What is the difference between Qunoot-e-Nazila and
Qunoot-e-Witr?