Witr

21 Dhul Hijjah 14365 October 2015

Another Du’a to Recite in Witr Salah

QuestionThe version (of the qunoot witr) which the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) taught to al-Hasan ibn 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him), is different to the one we normally recite. Is this authentic, and are we allowed to recite it?

21 Dhul Hijjah 14365 October 2015

Meaning of: “Don’t Let Witr Salah Be Like Maghrib”

QuestionWhat is meant by the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Don't make witr 3 rak'ats, and do not let it resemble maghrib. Read witr with 5 or 7 rak’ats" (Narrated by Daraqutni and Hakim 1138 authenticated by Imam Dhahabi in Talkis)

20 Dhul Qa'dah 14364 September 2015

Reference for the Qunut Recited in Witr Salah

QuestionThe famous Du'a recited in Witr "Allahumma Inna Nastaeenuka wa nastaghfiruka" Is this mentioned in the Hadith? Also, are there variations in the wordings?

30 Rajab 143619 May 2015

The Obligation of Salatul Witr

QuestionPlease provide the source for the following Hadith: "Witr is a duty, so he who does not observe it is not of us." Are there variations of this Hadith in which the last part, "he is not of us", is repeated multiple times and is there a difference of opinion…

23 Sha'ban 143522 June 2014

Masnun Qira-ah in Witr Salah

QuestionIs the following found in Hadith? Reading of Surah Ikhlas in first rak'ah of Witr, Surah Falaq in second rak'ah and Surah Naas in third rak'ah.