The Persistence of the Qunut Supplication in the Fajr Prayer on the Ground That the Ummah Is in Crisis and Weakness

The questioner:
May Allah reward you and benefit you with your knowledge. After this, a question from the Honorable Shaykh from the listener Ihab Ali from Amman in Jordan. He says: In the Fajr prayer in the mosque, the imam performs the qunut supplication daily and permanently. Is this permissible or is it a bid'ah (religious innovation)?

The Shaykh:
The qunut supplication in the obligatory prayers is not prescribed except in times of crisis. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not do it except in times of crisis. He (peace and blessings be upon him) used to recite qunut and supplicate for the oppressed in Makkah, and likewise supplicate against the oppressive disbelievers. So he (peace and blessings be upon him) would recite qunut, supplicating for some people and against others. This is what is established from him (peace and blessings be upon him). As for the qunut in the Fajr prayer on a permanent basis, this is not established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). It is not prescribed. Yes.

The questioner:
Some imams argue by saying that the Muslims are currently in crises and weakness and in need of supplication. How do we respond to these people?

The Shaykh:
The Muslims are still in need of supplication, and trials still befall them, but the discussion is about general, overwhelming crises, overwhelming crises that carry danger. Yes.