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Congregants saying “Aameen” when Qunoot is recited

· 27 Rajab 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible for followers of the Hanafi Madhab to say ‘Aameen’ when the Qunoot-e-Naazilah is recited, or is it better to keep silent?

Answer

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. However, if the Muqtadis have not memorized the Qunoot, then it will be permissible for the Imaam to recite the Qunoot loudly and the Muqtadis may say ‘Aameen’ softly. The Muqtadis may also remain silent. In conclusion, the congregants may act upon any of the above three choices. [Kifaayatul Mufti Vol:4 Pg:541-542]

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

قال أبو يوسف رحمه الله تعالي يتابعونه ويقرؤون معه أيضا. وقال محمد رحمه الله لا يتابعونه ولكن يؤمنون (حاشية الطحطاوي ص٣٨٢)

اما المقتدي فهو مخير بين ثلاثة أشياء: قد اختلف فيها ان شاء قنت مخافتة وهو مختار صاحب المحيط وأكثر المحققين، وان شاء سكت كله مروي على وجه الاختلاف بين ابي يوسف ومحمد وان قنت المقتدي او امن لا يرفع صوته بالاتفاق لئلا يشوش غيره ولان الأصل في الدعاء الاخفاء (الحلبي الكبير ص٤٢٣-٤٢٤)

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Maulana Ahmed Saeed
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Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb
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