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Sahih Muslim 677j — Qunut Then Leaving It
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 and Then Leaving It
Sahih Muslim : 677j
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 677j
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَنَتَ شَهْرًا يَدْعُو عَلَى أَحْيَاءٍ مِنْ أَحْيَاءِ الْعَرَبِ ثُمَّ تَرَكَهُ .
Anas Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed Qunut for one month invoking curse upon some tribes of Arabia (those who were responsible for the murders in Bi'r Ma'una and Raji'), but then abandoned it.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 677jIn-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 387USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1442
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 677j
This Hadith about Qunut in prayer gives a clear sequence. Anas reports that the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) observed Qunut for one month. During that time, he invoked against some tribes of Arabia who were responsible for the murders connected to Bi'r Ma'una and Raji', as stated in the provided translation. Then the report says he left it. This makes the Hadith important for searches like Qunut Nazilah, Qunut during calamity, and did the Prophet leave Qunut. The key point is balance: the narration mentions both the act of Qunut and the ending of that specific practice after one month. It should not be stretched beyond what the text says.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) observed Qunut for one month in this event.
- The Qunut was connected to a specific harm mentioned in the report.
- The Hadith also states that he later left that Qunut.
- A fixed report should be understood with both its action and its time frame.
