5/54. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 677h — Qunut Against Disobedience
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 for One Month Against Ri'l, Dhakwan, and Usayya
Sahih Muslim : 677h
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 677h
وَحَدَّثَنَا عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَسْوَدُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَنَتَ شَهْرًا يَلْعَنُ رِعْلاً وَذَكْوَانَ وَعُصَيَّةَ عَصَوُا اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ .
Anas bin Malik Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed Qunut for one month Invoking curse upon Ri'l, Dhakwan, 'Usayya. those who disobeyed Allah and His Messenger (ﷺ).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 677hIn-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 385USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1440
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 677h
This Hadith about Qunut in prayer reports that the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) observed Qunut for one month. In that Qunut, he invoked against Ri'l, Dhakwan, and Usayya. The text gives the reason in simple words: they disobeyed Allah and His Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). The focus here is Qunut during a serious wrong, not ordinary personal anger. The narration also gives a clear time frame: one month. This makes it a key Hadith for people searching for Qunut during calamity, Qunut Nazilah, or the Prophet's supplication in prayer. The wording keeps the matter tied to disobedience against Allah and His Messenger.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) observed Qunut for a full month in this event.
- The invocation was directed at named tribes mentioned in the report.
- The Hadith links the matter to disobedience against Allah and His Messenger.
- Prayer was used as a place to turn to Allah during a serious hardship.
