Is it prescribed to designate a specific righteous deed after the sun passes its zenith?
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Question:
Is it prescribed to designate a specific righteous deed after the sun passes its zenith?
Answer:
Nothing has been reported except for this: the prayer. If one engages in the remembrance of Allah, that is good. The remembrance of Allah and obedience to Him are valid at all times. However, the four rak'ahs before Dhuhr are a recommended practice (sunnah). If one prays a hundred, there is no harm; the matter is broad. From the time the sun passes its zenith until one prays 'Asr, the entire period is a time for prayer. If one prays a hundred, that is fine. Likewise, the entire period of Duha is a time for prayer. If one prays a hundred, or even two hundred, there is nothing wrong with it. And the entire night is a time for prayer.
But the important thing is what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) maintained and encouraged, and that should be given more attention: the regular voluntary prayers (rawatib). Likewise, the four rak'ahs before 'Asr, and the four before and after Dhuhr, and likewise between the two calls to Maghrib and 'Isha. All of these are recommended practices (sunnah). The Duha prayer is also a recommended practice (sunnah). All of these are recommended practices (sunnah).
Is it prescribed to designate a specific righteous deed after the sun passes its zenith?
Answer:
Nothing has been reported except for this: the prayer. If one engages in the remembrance of Allah, that is good. The remembrance of Allah and obedience to Him are valid at all times. However, the four rak'ahs before Dhuhr are a recommended practice (sunnah). If one prays a hundred, there is no harm; the matter is broad. From the time the sun passes its zenith until one prays 'Asr, the entire period is a time for prayer. If one prays a hundred, that is fine. Likewise, the entire period of Duha is a time for prayer. If one prays a hundred, or even two hundred, there is nothing wrong with it. And the entire night is a time for prayer.
But the important thing is what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) maintained and encouraged, and that should be given more attention: the regular voluntary prayers (rawatib). Likewise, the four rak'ahs before 'Asr, and the four before and after Dhuhr, and likewise between the two calls to Maghrib and 'Isha. All of these are recommended practices (sunnah). The Duha prayer is also a recommended practice (sunnah). All of these are recommended practices (sunnah).
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