5/54. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 678a — Qunut in Morning and Evening Prayer
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 the Morning and Evening Prayers
Sahih Muslim : 678a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 678a
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مُرَّةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ أَبِي لَيْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْبَرَاءُ بْنُ عَازِبٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقْنُتُ فِي الصُّبْحِ وَالْمَغْرِبِ .
Al-Bara' bin 'Azib Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed Qunut in the morning and evening (prayers).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 678aIn-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 388USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1443
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 678a
This Hadith about Qunut in prayer is short and direct. Al-Bara' b. 'Azib reports that the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) observed Qunut in the morning and evening prayers. The report does not give a long story, a reason, or a full wording of the supplication. It simply states where Qunut was observed. Because of that, the explanation should stay close to the text. This narration is useful for people searching for Qunut in Fajr, Qunut in Maghrib, or Sahih Muslim Hadith about Qunut. It shows that Qunut is reported in connection with both the morning prayer and the evening prayer in this narration.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) is reported to have observed Qunut in morning prayer.
- The same report also mentions Qunut in evening prayer.
- The Hadith gives the practice without adding extra details.
- Short reports can still carry clear prayer guidance.
