Did the Prophet pray two light rak'ahs before the night prayer?
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The questioner : Now, the second question: Is it true that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to pray two light rak'ahs before the night prayer? Yes, that is correct. Now, do these count as part of the eleven rak'ahs, or are they separate?
The Shaykh : No, they are outside of them.
The questioner : Outside of the...
The Shaykh : But he (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed two light rak'ahs and also commanded that they be prayed.
The presenter : Yes, that is fine. May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : No, they are outside of them.
The questioner : Outside of the...
The Shaykh : But he (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed two light rak'ahs and also commanded that they be prayed.
The presenter : Yes, that is fine. May Allah bless you.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 566- هل كان النبي يصلي قبل قيام الليل ركعتين خفيفتين/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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