Lengthening the Du'a' of Qunut in Ramadan
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Question:
If the long du'a' (supplication) of qunut in Ramadan has a profound effect on the hearts of the worshippers, is it said to be not permissible?
Answer:
Yes, it is not permissible. What affects them is the Qur'an, the speech of Allah (Mighty and Majestic); the promise and the warning affect them. Exaggerating in something that is not permitted does not help them in this matter. It is obligatory that it draws their attention to reading the Qur'an, and that their hearts are present during the recitation of the Qur'an. This diverts them from listening to the Qur'an and makes them seek out things like Yusuf, causing their hearts to be tormented by whispers. The imam should train the ma'mum (those praying behind him) in what is prescribed, and not train them in what contradicts it.
If the long du'a' (supplication) of qunut in Ramadan has a profound effect on the hearts of the worshippers, is it said to be not permissible?
Answer:
Yes, it is not permissible. What affects them is the Qur'an, the speech of Allah (Mighty and Majestic); the promise and the warning affect them. Exaggerating in something that is not permitted does not help them in this matter. It is obligatory that it draws their attention to reading the Qur'an, and that their hearts are present during the recitation of the Qur'an. This diverts them from listening to the Qur'an and makes them seek out things like Yusuf, causing their hearts to be tormented by whispers. The imam should train the ma'mum (those praying behind him) in what is prescribed, and not train them in what contradicts it.
Source
شرح زاد المستقنع [18] — alfawzan.live (1:19:49)
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