The point is that Abū Ja‘far al-Rāzī transmits objectionable reports; no hadith scholar accepts as evidence reports that he alone transmits. Even if the report were authentic, it would provide no evidence whatsoever for this particular qunūt supplication, for it does not state that qunūt means supplication. The term qunūt can mean standing, silence, sustained worship, supplication, glorification of Allah, and humble submission. Allah Most High says:
“To Him belongs whoever is in the heavens and the earth; all are devoutly obedient to Him.” [al-Rūm: 26]
Allah Most High also says:
“(8) Or one who is devoutly obedient during the hours of the night, prostrating and standing, fearing the Hereafter and hoping for his Lord’s mercy” [al-Zumar: 9].
And Allah Most High says:
“And she believed in the words of her Lord and His scriptures and was among the devoutly obedient.” [al-Tahrīm: 12]
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The best prayer is the one with the longest standing” (1). Zayd ibn Arqam said: When Allah Most High’s words, “And stand before Allah in devout obedience” [al-Baqarah: 238], were revealed, we were commanded to remain silent and forbidden to speak (2).
Anas—may Allah be pleased with him—did not say that he continued to perform qunūt after bowing, raising his voice with “O Allah, guide us among those You have guided,” and the rest of the supplication, while those behind him responded with “Amen.” Undoubtedly, saying, “Our Lord, to You belongs all praise, filling the heavens, filling the earth, and filling whatever else You will. You are worthy of praise and glory—the truest words a servant can utter” (3), together with the remainder of the supplication and praise that he used to utter, is qunūt. Prolonging this pillar of the prayer (4) is qunūt, prolonging the recitation is qunūt, and this supplication