Qunut in the Witr Prayer and the Denial of It by Some Students of Knowledge
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Some students of knowledge say that qunut in the witr prayer is not prescribed and is not established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Is what they mention correct?
Answer:
No, it is not correct. Qunut is established, and the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) taught al-Hasan the supplication of qunut. But these people who do not know it say it is a bid'ah (religious innovation). Those who do not know it say it is a bid'ah. So a person does not rule by his opinion, and he does not say anything except with evidence. He should be modest and not rush in matters. Yes. If you do not know something, say, "Allah knows best." Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Some students of knowledge say that qunut in the witr prayer is not prescribed and is not established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Is what they mention correct?
Answer:
No, it is not correct. Qunut is established, and the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) taught al-Hasan the supplication of qunut. But these people who do not know it say it is a bid'ah (religious innovation). Those who do not know it say it is a bid'ah. So a person does not rule by his opinion, and he does not say anything except with evidence. He should be modest and not rush in matters. Yes. If you do not know something, say, "Allah knows best." Yes.
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قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 68 من 148|شرح كتاب المنتقى|الصلاة|في أن قتل الحية والعقرب والمشي اليسير للحاجة |صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (52:10)
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