Riyad as-Salihin, 1139
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
My Khalil (the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)) directed me to fast three days of each month, and to observe two Rak'ah Duha (optional prayer) at forenoon, and to perform the Witr prayer before going to bed. <b>[Al- Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: أوصاني خليلي صلى الله عليه وسلم بصيام ثلاثة أيام من كل شهر، وركعتي الضحى، وأن أوتر قبل أن أرقد" . ((متفق عليه)) والإيتار قبل النوم إنما يستحب لمن لا يثق باستيقاظ آخر الليل، فإن وثق فآخر الليل أفضل.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 149
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) advised his Companion Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) to offer the Duha prayer. A fortunate person would act upon the Prophet’s advice.<br>
2) The minimum number of Rak‘ahs for the Duha prayer is two, to be prayed minutes after the sun has completely risen.