The prayer is most famously known as the supplication the Prophet (pbuh) taught Al-Hasan to recite during the Witr prayer. This act of teaching a child such profound words of reliance on God—asking for guidance, protection from evil, and blessings—highlights the importance of spiritual grounding from a young age.
Each phrase asks for a specific grace: guidance ( Hidayah ), well-being ( Afiyah ), and divine protection ( Wilayah ). The prayer is most famously known as the
It is recited after rising from the bowing position ( Ruku ) in the final rakat of Fajr, with hands raised toward the heavens. It is recited after rising from the bowing
In the Shafi'i madhhab, this beautiful tradition was extended from the Witr prayer to the daily Fajr prayer based on the practice of the Prophet (pbuh) continuing to recite Qunut during morning prayers until he passed away. Key Meanings and Practice protection from evil
When an Imam leads, he changes the singular "me" ( ihdinî ) to the plural "us" ( ihdinâ ) so the entire congregation is included in the prayer.