The Hanafi ruling places Qunut in Witr throughout the year before ruku. A Shafi‘i position restricts Witr Qunut to the latter half of Ramadan, relying on a report from Umar’s time. The Hanafi reasoning emphasizes reports without that seasonal restriction.
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Throughout the Year: The Shafi‘i Contrast
Witr Prayer: Three Rakahs, Qunut and Juristic Differences
The Hanafi ruling places Qunut in Witr throughout the year before ruku. A Shafi‘i position restricts Witr Qunut to the latter half of Ramadan, relying on a report from Umar’s time. The Hanafi reasoning emphasizes reports without that seasonal restriction.