Assalamu Alikum Mufti Sahab! Janaab, i wanted to ask if we can pray Tahajjud etc. after Witr? Example, if i have prayed Witr in the mosque with jamaat, can i pray Tahajjud after that? Also, i understand that according to Hanafi fiqh, we have 2 Rakaahs Nafl after the Witr, is that correct?
Answer
Respected Brother-in-Islam
Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu
It is proven in the Hadith that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) performed two Rakaats Nafl Salaats after Witr.
It is also permissible to perform Nafl Salaat with the intention of Tahajjud after Witr Salaat.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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