However, there is no obligation to recite it (as in the Shaafi’ee Madhab). The Imaam and also one who is performing Salat individually both may recite it audibly even though it is Dhuhr or Asr Salat.Īccording to the Maaliki Madhab, the general Qunoot can be recited in Fajr Salat only. When in times of difficulty and need, then the Qunoot-e-Naazila may be recited in all prayers. It cannot be recited in any other Salat besides Fajr Salat.Īccording to the Shaafi’ee Madhab, the general Qunoot has to be recited in the daily Fajr Salat. This Qunoot Naazila can only be recited by the Imaam in the Fajr Salat after Ruku before going down for Sajdah in the second Rakaat. My question is what is the fiqh position of this act according to all school of thoughts? Is it allowed in the Sunnah of Muhammed, peace be upon him? How much and what is allowed to make dua during this act?Ī.) According to the Hanafi Madhab, Qunoot-e-Naazila will only be recited at times of hardship, difficulties and when the Ummah has been affected by calamities. Majority of the people behind him are Hanafi although Shafii and Maliki are also there. He is also reciting many other du’as in addition to Qanoot-e Naazilah.

Our Imam has started adding Qanoot-e-Naazilah in every salat including Zuhr and Asr prayers where recitation is not done loudly but he makes du’a in the last rak’at loudly, and he does the same thing in other three prayers too. It is one of the largest mosque in Long Island (Alhamdolillah). Q.) We in Long Island, NY, USA are a multiethnic Muslim community who runs a mosque. Qunoot-e-Nazilah in the Four Schools of Fiqh

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