What is the ruling on the Imam's perpetual Qunut in the Fajr prayer, and what is the ruling on worshippers abandoning the mosque because of this? Is it permissible for an Imam who follows a particular madhhab to perform Qunut? Is obeying the competent authorities in this regard considered obedience to other than Allah? And have any scholars expressed an opinion similar to that of the worshippers?

Qunut in Fajr prayer is a matter of scholarly disagreement regarding its permissibility. Persistent practice of it is not from the Sunnah. However, if someone performs it based on an interpretation, they have their interpretation. The congregant should follow their Imam in matters where ijtihad (independent reasoning) is permissible. So, if the Imam performs Qunut, they should perform it with him, and if he omits it, they should not perform it. The Imam's error does not extend to the congregant. Therefore, the Imam's performance of Qunut is not a justification for staying away from Fajr prayer. Worshippers must fear Allah and refrain from issuing fatwas without knowledge.