Riyad as-Salihin, 155
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
When Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) missed the optional night Salat (Tahajjud) due to pain or any other reason, he would perform twelve Rak'ah during the day time. <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا فاتته الصلاة من الليل من وجع أو غيره، صلى من النهار ثنتي عشرة ركعة" ((رواه مسلم)).
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- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 155
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Steadfastness and consistency in doing good deeds is the practice and guidance of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him).<br>
2) It warns against starting a good deed then abandoning it.<br>
3) If one missed an act of worship that is tied to a specific time due to an excuse, he can make up for it.<br>
4) If one misses the Witr (odd-numbered) prayer at night, he makes up for it during the day with an even number of Rak‘ahs. For example, if someone usually concludes his night prayer with three Rak‘ahs (and misses performing them), he makes up for them during the day with four Rak‘ahs.