Some say that the two connected night prayers in one night are a religious innovation (bid'ah). What is your comment on this?

Question : Some say, according to your understanding, that the two night prayers in one night are a religious innovation (bid'ah) without any specific reason.

Answer : Those who say that separating the first and second night prayers and changing the imam is a religious innovation (bid'ah) must provide evidence. When the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked about the night prayer, he said: "Two, two. If one of you fears the dawn, let him pray one." He acknowledged what he prayed and did not restrict his community to a specific number. The righteous predecessors (Salaf) would pray four rak'ahs, then rest, then pray four rak'ahs, then rest, then pray three rak'ahs, limiting it to eleven. The correct view is that it is not a religious innovation (bid'ah), because those who do this do not intend it as an act of worship, but rather to provide relief for the people. If all the rak'ahs were combined for the people, they would become tired and bored.
As for the imams taking turns, I have some reservations about this in my mind, but I cannot say it is a religious innovation (bid'ah). I say that as long as the imam is able and energetic to pray in the beginning of the night and the end of it, that is the best and most preferable. Yes.