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Is the statement attributed to Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the qunut of Fajr is an innovation, authentic?

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The discussion about qunut in Fajr prayer was presented in Fatwa no. 31710. As for the narration from Ibn Abbas, it was reported by Al-Daraqutni, but Al-Bayhaqi said it is not authentic. A similar narration came from Ibn Umar, reported by Al-Tabarani, and it also contains weakness.

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