Narrated 'Aishah: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to observe the witr prayer with nine rak'ahs. Then he used to pray seven rak'ahs (of witr prayer). He would pray two rak'ahs sitting after the witr in which he would recite the Qur'an (sitting). When he wished to bow, he stood up and bowed and prostrated. Abu Dawud said: These two traditions have been transmitted by Khalid b. 'Abd Allah al-Wasiti. In his version he said: 'Alqamah b. Waqqas said: O mother, how did he pray the two rak'ahs ? He narrated the rest of the tradition to the same effect.
The main values taught through this hadith are piety, devotion to God, humility before God's greatness and mercy, obedience to His commands and remembrance of Him through recitation of His words from the Quran. These values are essential for any believer who wishes to lead a life pleasing to God Almighty and attain salvation on Judgment Day.
