Explanation of the Delayed Prayer of the Penitents
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Q277: The questioner asks: What is the Prayer of the Penitents, how many rak'ahs does it consist of, and why is it called the Prayer of the Penitents?
A277: The Prayer of the Penitents is the Duha prayer, when it is delayed until the end of
its time. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 748a It is the time when the small camels are in the heat of the sun, and that is in the last part of the Duha. This is the Duha prayer, the Prayer of the Penitents.
A277: The Prayer of the Penitents is the Duha prayer, when it is delayed until the end of
its time. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The prayer of those who are penitent is observed when your weaned camels feel the heat of the sun.
صلاة الأوابين حين ترمض الفصال
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