Is it better to perform the witr prayer at the beginning of the night or at the end of the night?
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The questioner : At the beginning of the night, at the beginning of the night, and then he stands [in prayer] after the first half [of the night has passed].
The Shaykh : By Allah, this is according to one's situation. Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) used to memorize the hadiths of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) at the beginning of the night, and for this reason he was advised to perform the witr prayer before sleeping. Some people say, "I do not sleep at the beginning of the night; I stand [in prayer] at the end of the night to remember Allah, because this is clearer for the mind and closer to memorization." So... everyone according to their preference, but being occupied with knowledge does no harm.
The questioner : Based on ... .
The Shaykh : Yes, exactly.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : I fear that if he sleeps, he will not get up. The problem is that the time has now ended. Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions. You mentioned that we did not mention the benefits of the previous hadiths. Yes, we will mention them, if Allah wills, and we ask Allah for assistance.
The Shaykh : By Allah, this is according to one's situation. Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) used to memorize the hadiths of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) at the beginning of the night, and for this reason he was advised to perform the witr prayer before sleeping. Some people say, "I do not sleep at the beginning of the night; I stand [in prayer] at the end of the night to remember Allah, because this is clearer for the mind and closer to memorization." So... everyone according to their preference, but being occupied with knowledge does no harm.
The questioner : Based on ... .
The Shaykh : Yes, exactly.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : I fear that if he sleeps, he will not get up. The problem is that the time has now ended. Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions. You mentioned that we did not mention the benefits of the previous hadiths. Yes, we will mention them, if Allah wills, and we ask Allah for assistance.