Is the prayer in the last part of the night obligatory or recommended?

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The questioner : The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded...

The Shaykh : It depends on the person's condition. If he hopes to be able to get up in the last part of the night, then the last part of the night is better.

The questioner : ...the recommendation...

The Shaykh : No, it is recommended. Yes, because this only means choosing a time. Yes.

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