The Difference Between Absolute and Restricted Sunnahs and Combining Them

Question:
His third question says: What is the difference between absolute sunnahs and restricted sunnahs? When is it permissible for me to combine two or more sunnahs in one prayer? And which sunnahs are not combined?

Answer:
Absolute sunnahs are those for which no specific time has been designated, whether in the night or the day. As for restricted sunnahs, they are those defined by a specific time, such as the rawatib (regular voluntary prayers) associated with the obligatory prayers, like the Duha prayer which is restricted to the Duha time, and like the witr and tahajjud prayers which are restricted to the night. These are considered restricted voluntary prayers tied to their times. One does not combine several prayers into one prayer; that is shortening the reward and shortening the good. Pray whatever is easy for you, and the more you pray, the better it is for you and the greater your reward. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,