Is it better to have more rak'ahs or a longer prostration?
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Question:
The correct view regarding prostration: is it better to have more rak'ahs or a longer prostration?
Answer:
The apparent meaning of the hadith indicates that having more rak'ahs is better, and some scholars preferred lengthening the standing; and because he (peace and blessings be upon him) lengthened his prayer on some nights. However, the best is for it to be moderate, a moderate prayer, with its bowing, prostration, and standing being roughly equal; so that it does not become burdensome for him, and so that he can increase the number of rak'ahs.
The correct view regarding prostration: is it better to have more rak'ahs or a longer prostration?
Answer:
The apparent meaning of the hadith indicates that having more rak'ahs is better, and some scholars preferred lengthening the standing; and because he (peace and blessings be upon him) lengthened his prayer on some nights. However, the best is for it to be moderate, a moderate prayer, with its bowing, prostration, and standing being roughly equal; so that it does not become burdensome for him, and so that he can increase the number of rak'ahs.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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