Reciting Qunut in Jumu`ah Prayer

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Q 1: What is the ruling on the Imam (the one who leads congregational Prayer) reciting Qunut (supplication recited while standing after bowing in the last unit of Prayer) in Jumu`ah (Friday) Prayer? Is reciting Qunut during Jumu`ah Prayer permissible or Makruh (disliked), whether in Ramadan or any other month? I have memorized the entire Noble Qur'an as well as many Hadiths, and I find no evidence to either permit or prevent reciting Qunut during Jumu`ah Prayer. (Part No. 7; Page No. 97

A: What was authentically reported is that the Prophet (peace be upon him) recited Qunut during Fajr (Dawn) Prayer upon rising from Ruku` (bowing) of the last Rak`ah (unit of Prayer). He invoked Allah's wrath upon the Kafirs (disbelievers) and supplicated for those Muslims who were oppressed in Makkah. This is the basis from which scholars inferred that it is permissible for an Imam to recite Qunut in the Five Obligatory Daily Prayers when calamities occur. As for Jumu`ah Prayer, it is not reported, as far as we know, that the Prophet (peace be upon him) recited Qunut in it. Perhaps the reason behind this is that the Khutbah (sermon) which includes supplicating to Allah for Muslims and against Kafirs is sufficient. Thus, we should abide by the authentically reported Hadiths from him (peace be upon him).May Allah grant us success. May Allah's peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and Companions!