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What is qunoot and when is it read?

73 fatawa in the archive answer questions on this, from 5 South African Darul Iftas (Mufti Online, AskImam, Ibn Masood, Azaadville, Camperdown). Below, each Darul Ifta’s answer is quoted word for word from the opening of one of its fatawa.

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“If the Muqtadis (followers) have memorized the Qunoot-e-Naazilah, then both the Imaam and the Muqtadis may recite the Qunoot softly in their individual capacity. This is the view of the author of ‘Muheet’ and majority of the scholars.”

Ibn Masood — Congregants saying “Aameen” when Qunoot is recited · 8 Feb 2024

“You state that you forgetfully missed the Du’aa e Qunoot in the Witr Salaah. In such an instance, Sajda Sahw is necessary. Since you have performed Sajda Sahw, your Witr Salaah is valid.”

AskImam — If one misses Qunoot of Witr, is Sajda Sahw sufficient for the validity of Salaah? · 10 Sep 2012

“He will not recite the Dua-e-qunoot when making up for the missed rakaats. Since he joined the Imaam in the ruku of the third rakaat, it will be considered as though he had recited the qunoot since he got the third rakaat, even though he did not recite the qunoot.”

Mufti Online — Masbooq missing dua-e-qunoot with the imaam in witr salaah · 4 Dec 2017

“If a Hanafi Imaam reads Qunoot Naazilah, a Hanafi Muqtadi may say Aameen softly.”

Camperdown — Should I say Aameen when the Hanafi imam reads Qunoot Naazilah? · 18 Oct 2023

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  1. Omitting Qunoot In Witr Unintentionally Ibn Masood · 8 Jul 2026
  2. Qunoot Naazilah Camperdown · 29 Jun 2026
  3. Which is the correct Dua-e-Qunoot? AskImam · 15 Jun 2025
  4. Qunoot-e-Naazilah Azaadville · 22 Jan 2025
  5. Reciting Qunoot e Naazilah because of Corona Virus Mufti Online · 24 Oct 2021
  6. Dua-e-Qunoot omitted in Witr Salaah Ibn Masood · 29 May 2024
  7. Should I say Aameen when the Hanafi imam reads Qunoot Naazilah? Camperdown · 18 Oct 2023
  8. Raising the hands in Dua Qunoot AskImam · 29 Nov 2021
  9. Missing The Qunoot In Witr Salaah Azaadville · 5 Jul 2021
  10. Masbooq missing dua-e-qunoot with the imaam in witr salaah Mufti Online · 4 Dec 2017
  11. Congregants saying “Aameen” when Qunoot is recited Ibn Masood · 8 Feb 2024
  12. Where should I keep my hands during Qunoot? AskImam · 12 Sep 2019
  13. Reciting Dua-e-Qunoot In Qaumah (After Rukoo) Azaadville · 25 Aug 2023
  14. Qunoot-e-Naazilah Mufti Online · 29 Oct 2017
  15. If one misses Qunoot of Witr, is Sajda Sahw sufficient for the validity of Salaah? AskImam · 10 Sep 2012

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