Some mosques consistently perform the qunut in the Fajr prayer, while others do not perform it at all in the Fajr prayer. What is the stronger opinion in this issue?
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The questioner : The questioner, in his second question, says: Some mosques consistently perform the qunut in the Fajr prayer, while others do not perform it at all in the Fajr prayer. What is your comment, O honorable Shaykh?
The Shaykh : The stronger opinion in this issue is that there is no qunut in the Fajr prayer, because that was not established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family). Indeed, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) did not perform the qunut in the obligatory prayers except for a reason, for crises that befall the Muslim community. Then he left off the qunut, may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, and did not perform it until Allah the Exalted took his soul. However, if one follows an imam who performs the qunut in the Fajr prayer, he should not separate from him, but rather follow him, stand, and say “Ameen” to his supplication. This is what Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) stated explicitly. He (may Allah have mercy on him) stated this because disagreement is evil and departing from the congregation is evil. Look at the statement of Ibn Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) when he disliked Uthman’s completion of the prayer in Mina. He would pray four rak’ahs behind him. It was said to him, “O Abu Abd al-Rahman, what is this?” meaning, how do you pray four rak’ahs when you disapprove of Uthman? He said (may Allah be pleased with him) “Disagreement is evil”.
This is an important rule, and it is that a person should not contradict his brothers or deviate from them. The Messenger (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) used to send expeditions for calling to Allah or for jihad in the path of Allah, and he would order them to cooperate, meaning he would appoint two leaders and say to them meaning, let some of you obey others and do not disagree, because disagreement is undoubtedly evil, a division of the community, and a tearing apart of its unity. This Islamic religion has great concern for unity, not separating, and not hating one another. Therefore, he prohibited every transaction that leads to hostility and hatred. He prohibited selling on the sale of a Muslim, proposing on the proposal of a Muslim, bidding on the bid of his brother, and intercepting goods, and many other things that indicate that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) does not want his community to separate and tear itself apart. Allah the Exalted said: [Ali 'Imran 3:103]. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : The stronger opinion in this issue is that there is no qunut in the Fajr prayer, because that was not established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family). Indeed, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) did not perform the qunut in the obligatory prayers except for a reason, for crises that befall the Muslim community. Then he left off the qunut, may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, and did not perform it until Allah the Exalted took his soul. However, if one follows an imam who performs the qunut in the Fajr prayer, he should not separate from him, but rather follow him, stand, and say “Ameen” to his supplication. This is what Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) stated explicitly. He (may Allah have mercy on him) stated this because disagreement is evil and departing from the congregation is evil. Look at the statement of Ibn Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) when he disliked Uthman’s completion of the prayer in Mina. He would pray four rak’ahs behind him. It was said to him, “O Abu Abd al-Rahman, what is this?” meaning, how do you pray four rak’ahs when you disapprove of Uthman? He said (may Allah be pleased with him) “Disagreement is evil”.
This is an important rule, and it is that a person should not contradict his brothers or deviate from them. The Messenger (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) used to send expeditions for calling to Allah or for jihad in the path of Allah, and he would order them to cooperate, meaning he would appoint two leaders and say to them
Cooperate and do not disagree.
تطاوعا ولا تختلفاAnd remember the favor of Allah upon you - when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers.
وَاذكُروا نِعمَتَ اللَّهِ عَلَيكُم إِذ كُنتُم أَعداءً فَأَلَّفَ بَينَ قُلوبِكُم فَأَصبَحتُم بِنِعمَتِهِ إِخوانًاThe questioner : May Allah reward you with good.