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The Number of Rak'ahs in the Duha Prayer

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Question:
And may Allah bless you. The Honorable Shaykh says: What is the minimum and maximum for the Duha prayer? And is it better to be consistent in performing it?

Answer:
The Duha prayer is a confirmed sunnah (recommended practice). Its minimum is two rak'ahs and its maximum is eight rak'ahs, with a taslim (closing salam) after every two rak'ahs. It is permissible to be consistent in performing it, but it is better to pray it one day and leave it out the next day. This is what is called al-ghabn. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/286 — archive.org (15:49)

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