Explanation of the prayers in which qunut is prescribed

Question:
He asks: Is there a specific prayer in which the one praying makes qunut, or does he make qunut in every prayer? And what is the supplication reported in this regard? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
The sunnah (recommended practice) is that qunut is only in the witr of the night prayer; this is the sunnah. As for qunut in the obligatory prayers, which is the position of the majority of the scholars of knowledge, and which is the correct view, it is that one does not make qunut in the obligatory prayers except in the case of calamities that befall the Muslims, such as the enemy gaining power over them or oppressing one of the Muslims in the lands of the disbelievers. In that case, it is prescribed for the Muslims to make qunut in the obligatory prayers and to supplicate to Allah the Exalted to relieve them of these hardships, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did. As for making qunut in the obligatory prayers constantly and continuously, that is not from the sunnah of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
And even if some scholars held that view, the truth is more deserving of being followed. Yes. May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.