What is the ruling on the insistence of the sole imam of a mosque in a European city to perform a long and audible supplication (du'a) daily after rising from the second rak'ah of the Fajr prayer, and shortening the recitation for its sake, with some of the worshippers saying "Ameen" loudly? What is the ruling on concluding the daily Quranic study circle with a supplication? What is the ruling on an imam praying in clothes that may be tight? And how can the worshippers be advised regarding these matters?

The answer to the question is summarized as follows:

1. Qunut in Fajr Prayer: The Qunut supplication in the Fajr prayer is legislated according to the Shafi'i and Maliki schools, and is considered mustahabb (recommended) by them, based on evidence such as the hadith of Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him). Whereas the Hanbalis and Hanafis do not consider it legislated. However, scholars have agreed on the validity of the prayer in both cases. The ma'mum (follower) must follow his imam (leader) in Qunut, say "Ameen" to his supplication, and raise his hands with him, even if he does not originally believe in its legislation. 2. Prayer in the Mosque: One should not limit oneself to only two prayers and leave three. Rather, one must strive to perform all five daily prayers in the mosque, as the virtue of praying in the mosque includes the reward of congregational prayer and other benefits. 3. Quran Recitation Circles: There is no harm in establishing a daily circle for reciting the Quran, as this is a permissible gathering for reciting and studying the Book of Allah. 4. Supplication After Recitation: It is permissible to supplicate after finishing recitation if it is not adopted as a regular habit. This means they do it sometimes and leave it at other times. However, adopting it as a regular habit might fall into the realm of bid'ah (innovation). 5. Prayer in Trousers: Praying in wide trousers is permissible. As for tight trousers, it is disliked to pray in them.

We advise you to be keen on performing prayers with the congregation, and to enjoin the truth and advise with gentleness and wisdom, especially in Western countries.