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    The Excellence of Optional Prayers

    Praise be to Allah.

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    1. The mother of the faithful Umm Habibah Ramilah bint Abu Sufyan Radhiallahu ‘anhu narrated that she heard the Prophet ﷺ saying:

     “ A house will be built in paradise for every Muslim who offers twelve Rak’ah of optional salah other than the obligatory salah in day and night, to seek pleasure of Allah. [Narrated by Muslim]

    Note: these extra 12 rakaats of optional prayers, according to Imam Nasaai and Tirmithi are: 2 rakaats before the obligatory prayer of Early morning (fajr), and 4 rakaats before (Duhr) and 2 rakaats after it ,and 2 rakaats after the obligatory of early evening prayer (magrib) and 2 rakaats after the obligatory prayer of night (isha) prayer.

    2. Abu Huraira Radhiallahu ‘anhu said:

      “My Khalil (friend) (the Prophet ﷺ) advised me to observe three things and I shall not leave them till I die: 1. “To observe Saum (fasting) three days every (lunar) month; 2.” To offer the Duha prayer; 3. To offer Witr prayer before sleeping.” [Naratted by Bukhari and Muslim]

    3. Aisha radhiyallahu ‘anha narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said:

     “ The two rakaats before dawn (fajr) prayer are better than the world and all that it contains. [Narrated by Muslim]

    4. Aisha radhiyallahu ‘anha narrated that the Prophet ﷺ was never more regular and strict in offering any Nawafil than the two rakaats (sunnah before) dawn (fajr) prayer. [Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

    5. Umm Habiba radhiyallahu ‘anha narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said:

     “ Whoever, observes the practice of offering four rak’ahs before Duhr prayer and four rak’ahs after it. Allah will shield him against the fire of hell. [Narrated bay Abu Daud and At-Tirmithi]

    6. One should make Witr as the last salah (prayer) (at night). Abdullah bin Umar Radhiallahu ‘anhu narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said:

     “ Make Witr as your last salah (prayer) at night. [ Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

    7. If anyone enters a mosque, he should offer two raka’ah before sitting. Abu Qatada Radhiallahu ‘anhu narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said:

     “ If any one of you enters a mosque, he should pray two raka’ats before sitting. [Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

    8. Abu Huraira Radhiallahu ‘anhu narrated that Allah’s Messenger ﷺ said to Bilal Radhiallahu ‘anhu:

     “ Tell me about the most hopeful act (i.e one which you deem the most rewarding with Allah) you have done since your acceptance of Islam because I heard the sound of the steps of your shoes in front of me in paradise.” Bilal said : “I do not consider any act more hopeful than that whenever I make ablution (wudoo) at any time of night or day, I offer salah (prayer) for as long as was destined for me to offer. [Narrated by Al-bukhari and Muslim.]

    Praise be to Allah.

    (NOTE: If you want to build a strong and powerful relationship with Allah, check out Islamia TV, where you can watch Islamic speakers from across the globe deliver inspiring and motivational courses. Learn more at www.islamia.tv.)



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