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Qunut is Worse Than Yās

Qunut is Worse Than Yās 

To be despondent of Allah (S.w.T.)’s Mercy results in the person being deprived of eternal blessings, because ‘Qunut’ causes the severance of the relation between the creature and Allah (S.w.T.). The cause for this despondence is the extinguishing of the original flame of creation that had been alive in his heart. Even if a little of the light had remained, he would not have lost hope completely. It is possible that he may be involved in vain pursuits. If that is so then he has receded into the age of ignorance from the Mercy of Allah (S.w.T.). But ‘Yās’ denotes that the connection between the creature and Allah (S.w.T.) still remains even though separated by the curtain of sins. But behind the curtain the light of the original nature endures. He still believes in some connection with Allah (S.w.T.). In such a case the dividing curtain could be removed.

‘Yās’ can be forgiven but ‘Qunut’ does not deserve forgiveness. Thus ‘Qunut’ is included in the title of Shirk and becomes the greatest danger for man.

(Quoted from Tafsir Ruhul Bayan)

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