275. Dua after Witr Namaz (Allahumma Inni a'uzu Bi Ridaka)

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say towards the end of Witr prayer:

Dua after Witr Namaz in Arabic

اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوْذُ بِرِضَاكَ مِنْ سَخَطِكَ، وَبِمُعَافَاتِكَ مِنْ عُقُوبَتِكَ، وَأَعُــوذُ بِكَ مِنْكَ، لَا أُحْصِيْ ثَنَاءً عَلَيْكَ، أَنْتَ كَمَا أَثْنَيْتَ عَلَى نَفْسِكَ

Dua after Witr Namaz English Transliteration

Allaahumma 'innee 'a'oodhu biridhaaka min sakhatik, wa bimu'aafaatika min 'uqoobatik wa 'a'oodhu bika minka, laa 'uhsee thanaa'an 'alayka 'Anta kamaa 'athnayta 'alaa nafsik

Dua after Witr Namaz English Translation

O Allah, I seek refuge with Your Pleasure from Your anger. I seek refuge in Your forgiveness from Your punishment. I seek refuge in You from You. I cannot count Your praises, You are as You have praised Yourself.

Ali (RA) said, Rasulullah (ﷺ) used to say the words at the end of Witr prayer. The end of Witr prayer here is not clearly stated before the salaam or after the salaam. Therefore, a believer can recite this dua at the end of Salatul Witr prayer before Salaam or after Salaam.

ReferenceSahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 1427

FAQ about Dua after Witr Namaz

Yes, it's preferred to say “Subhaan al-Malik al-Quddoos” three times after Witr. Stretch the third one slightly longer as it was taught by the Prophet ﷺ.

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