The Best Time for the Witr Prayer
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Question:
His third and final question asks about the witr prayer: is it better to pray it immediately after the 'Isha' prayer, or before the Fajr prayer?
Answer:
It is better to pray the witr at the end of the night. It is better to pray the witr at the end of the night, before the dawn breaks, for one who is confident that he will get up. As for the one who is not confident that he will get up, it is better for him to pray the witr before he sleeps. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) instructed Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) to pray the witr before he sleeps. Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) stayed up late to preserve the hadith, so getting up at the end of the night was heavy for him. Therefore, Allah commanded him to pray the witr before he sleeps. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
His third and final question asks about the witr prayer: is it better to pray it immediately after the 'Isha' prayer, or before the Fajr prayer?
Answer:
It is better to pray the witr at the end of the night. It is better to pray the witr at the end of the night, before the dawn breaks, for one who is confident that he will get up. As for the one who is not confident that he will get up, it is better for him to pray the witr before he sleeps. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) instructed Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) to pray the witr before he sleeps. Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) stayed up late to preserve the hadith, so getting up at the end of the night was heavy for him. Therefore, Allah commanded him to pray the witr before he sleeps. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «مؤسسة الدعوة الخيرية»، فتاوى على الهواء الشيخ الفوزان 15-07- 1438هـ. — youtube.com (8:56)
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