What is the ruling on repeating the witr prayer on one night of Ramadan?

Question:
In some countries, people pray witr twice in Ramadan. Is their action correct? And are they following a view held by some scholars?

Answer:
No, it is not correct to pray witr twice in one night. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Therefore, a person should not pray witr twice in one night. However, it may happen that in some mosques, the congregation prays at the beginning of the night and their imam prays witr with them, and another congregation prays at the end of the night and their imam prays witr with them. There is no harm in the difference between the congregations. But if one imam and one congregation pray witr twice, that is contrary to the Sunnah.