Sunnah of the 'Asr Prayer

English translation

'Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him)reported:

The Prophet (ﷺ) used to perform four Rak'ah before the 'Asr prayer, separating them with Taslim (i.e., offering blessings) on the favourite angels who are near Allah's proximity and the Muslims and the believers who come after them. <b>[At- Tirmidhi]</b>.

English translation

Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "May Allah have mercy on a man who performs four Rak'ah before the 'Asr prayer." <b>[Abu Dawud and At- Tirmidhi]</b>.

English translation

'Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Prophet (ﷺ) used to perform two Rak'ah before the 'Asr prayer. <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>.