What is the nature of the sunnah before the midday prayer: is it separated or connected?

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The questioner : Regarding the sunnah before the midday prayer, what is the recommended practice? Does a person pray it as four rak'ahs, or as two separate units with a taslim in between?

The Shaykh : Both options are permissible, but separating every two rak'ahs with a taslim is the better option.

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