Riyad as-Salihin, 1098
Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
I performed along with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) two Rak'ah of optional prayers before Zuhr and two after the Zuhr (noon prayer), and two after the Friday prayer, and two after the Maghrib (evening) prayer, and two after the 'Isha' (night) prayer." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما، قال: صليت مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، ركعتين قبل الظهر وركعتين بعدها، وركعتين بعد الجمعة، وركعتين بعد المغرب، وركعتين بعد العشاء" ((متفق عليه)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 108
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Supererogatory prayers are among the best virtues. If a person performs them regularly every day, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.<br>
2) The Rawātib (regular Sunnah prayers) are 12 Rak‘ahs, to be offered along with the obligatory prayers.<br>
3) Allah Almighty is merciful towards His believing servants who offer the prayer, as He opens to them the gates to goodness so that they can reap abundant rewards.