5/54. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 677f — Qunut in Times of Grief
It is recommended to say qunut in all prayers if a calamity befalls the Muslims – and refuge is sought from Allah (regarding that). It is recommended to say qunut in Subh at all times. And the clarification that it is to be said after raising the head from bowing in the final rak`ah, and it is recommended to say it out loud
Qunut in Prayer After the Tragedy of Bi'r Ma'una
Sahih Muslim : 677f
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 677f
حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَنَسًا، يَقُولُ مَا رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَجَدَ عَلَى سَرِيَّةٍ مَا وَجَدَ عَلَى السَّبْعِينَ الَّذِينَ أُصِيبُوا يَوْمَ بِئْرِ مَعُونَةَ كَانُوا يُدْعَوْنَ الْقُرَّاءَ فَمَكَثَ شَهْرًا يَدْعُو عَلَى قَتَلَتِهِمْ .
Asim Narrated from:
I heard Anas saying: Never did I ace the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) so much grieved (at the loss of a) small army as I saw him grieved at those seventy men who were called" reciters" (and were killed) at Bi'r Ma'una; and he invoked curse for full one month upon their murderers.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 677fIn-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 383USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1438
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 677f
This Hadith about Qunut in prayer shows the deep grief of the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) when seventy men known as reciters were killed at Bi'r Ma'una. Anas says he never saw the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) grieve over a small army as much as he grieved over them. The main lesson is not only about sorrow, but also about turning to Allah in prayer during a painful event. The report says the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) invoked against their murderers for one full month. So, this narration is closely linked to Qunut during hardship, prayer in grief, and the care shown for people of Qur'an and worship.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) felt deep grief when righteous people were harmed.
- Qunut can be connected to a serious calamity faced by Muslims.
- The reciters held a respected place, as their loss was deeply felt.
- A painful event led the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) to turn to Allah in prayer for a month.
