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Sunan an-Nasai 1677 (Book 20, Hadith 80) #16288
The Benefits of Praying Witr and Fajr

SUMMARY: Abu Hurairah was advised to sleep after praying Witr, fast three days each month, and pray two rak'ahs of Fajr.

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "My dearest friend advised me (to do) three things: 'To sleep after praying Witr, to fast three days each month, and to pray two rak'ahs of Fajr'."
أَخْبَرَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ سَلْمٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَلِيِّ بْنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ شَقِيقٍ، عَنِ النَّضْرِ بْنِ شُمَيْلٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي شِمْرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ أَوْصَانِي خَلِيلِي بِثَلاَثٍ النَّوْمِ عَلَى وِتْرٍ وَصِيَامِ ثَلاَثَةِ أَيَّامٍ مِنْ كُلِّ شَهْرٍ وَرَكْعَتَىِ الضُّحَى

TOPICS
prayer  *  fast  *  witr  *  fajr

QUICK LESSONS:
Sleep after praying witri; Fast three days each month; Pray two rak'ahs of fajri
EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the importance of prayer in Islam. It was narrated by Abu Hurairah that his dearest friend advised him to do three things - to sleep after praying Witr, to fast three days each month and to pray two rak'ahs of Fajr. Sleeping after praying witri is a Sunnah which means it is recommended but not obligatory. It helps one relax and be prepared for the next day's activities. Similarly fasting three days each month is also a Sunnah which helps one become more conscious about their actions as well as develop self-control over their desires. Lastly, praying two rak'ahs of fajri helps one start their day with Allah's remembrance and seek His guidance throughout the day.

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