Is there a prayer between Maghrib and 'Isha' other than the Maghrib sunnah? How many rak'ahs does it have, what is its name, and is it the prayer of the repentant?
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The questioner : From the Kingdom of Bahrain, the questioner who sent a set of questions says: O honorable Shaykh, is there a prayer between Maghrib and 'Isha' other than the Maghrib sunnah? How many rak'ahs does it have, what is its name, and is it the prayer of the repentant?
The Shaykh : The prayer of the repentant is the Dhuha prayer if it is delayed until the end of its time, when the sun becomes scorching hot, as stated in Sahih Muslim from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
As for what is between Maghrib and 'Isha', there is the Maghrib rawatib of two rak'ahs, and for the rest, there is no specific determination from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). So let him pray as much as he wishes until the adhan for 'Isha' and the iqamah for the 'Isha' prayer. If there are gatherings of dhikr and knowledge in this time from which he can benefit, then it is better to attend these gatherings, because seeking knowledge is better than voluntary prayer, as the scholars (may Allah have mercy on them) have explicitly stated.
However, if he does not benefit from the gatherings of knowledge and he feels at ease with prayer and loves it, let him spend this time in prayer. And if it is not possible for him to sit with his family and his children except in this time, then sitting with them, reminding them, guiding them, and disciplining them is better than prayer. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : The prayer of the repentant is the Dhuha prayer if it is delayed until the end of its time, when the sun becomes scorching hot, as stated in Sahih Muslim from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
As for what is between Maghrib and 'Isha', there is the Maghrib rawatib of two rak'ahs, and for the rest, there is no specific determination from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). So let him pray as much as he wishes until the adhan for 'Isha' and the iqamah for the 'Isha' prayer. If there are gatherings of dhikr and knowledge in this time from which he can benefit, then it is better to attend these gatherings, because seeking knowledge is better than voluntary prayer, as the scholars (may Allah have mercy on them) have explicitly stated.
However, if he does not benefit from the gatherings of knowledge and he feels at ease with prayer and loves it, let him spend this time in prayer. And if it is not possible for him to sit with his family and his children except in this time, then sitting with them, reminding them, guiding them, and disciplining them is better than prayer. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.