The ruling on consistently praying four rak'ahs before the 'Asr prayer
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Question:
It was reported from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him):Jami` at-Tirmidhi 430Hasan (Darussalam) Is it obligatory to be consistent in performing them to obtain mercy, or is it not?
Answer:
This is recommended (mustahabb); it indicates that it is recommended. It is a good hadith, there is no harm in it, and it is an authentic hadith. It indicates the legitimacy of praying four rak'ahs before 'Asr with two taslims. This is the best. Whoever does so has done well, and whoever does not, there is no blame on him. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
It was reported from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him):
May Allah have mercy upon a man who prays four before Al-Asr.
رحم الله امرأً صلى قبل العصر أربعًاAnswer:
This is recommended (mustahabb); it indicates that it is recommended. It is a good hadith, there is no harm in it, and it is an authentic hadith. It indicates the legitimacy of praying four rak'ahs before 'Asr with two taslims. This is the best. Whoever does so has done well, and whoever does not, there is no blame on him. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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