The number of rak'ahs in the rawatib (regular voluntary prayers) for the midday prayer
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Question:
One of the brothers is inquiring about the number of rak'ahs in the rawatib (regular voluntary prayers), specifically for the midday prayer; because the matter is confusing for many people. Does he pray four rak'ahs before the midday prayer, or two?
Answer:
The most complete form is four rak'ahs, and if he limits himself to two rak'ahs, that is permissible for him. Yes.
One of the brothers is inquiring about the number of rak'ahs in the rawatib (regular voluntary prayers), specifically for the midday prayer; because the matter is confusing for many people. Does he pray four rak'ahs before the midday prayer, or two?
Answer:
The most complete form is four rak'ahs, and if he limits himself to two rak'ahs, that is permissible for him. Yes.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نورعلى الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7512 — youtube.com (14:32)
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