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Riyad as-Salihin 1137 (Book 8, Hadith 147) #37626
The Importance of Performing the Witr Prayer Before Dawn

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) encouraged Muslims to perform the Witr prayer before dawn.

Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet said, "Hasten to perform the Witr prayer before dawn". Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi.
وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما أن النبي قال‏:‏ ‏ "‏بادروا الصبح بالوتر‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه أبو داود والترمذي‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ وقال‏:‏ حديث حسن صحيح‏.‏

TOPICS
prayer  *  dawn  *  obligation  *  salat  *  witru  *  fajru  *  wujubu  *  witr

QUICK LESSONS:
Perform witru prayer at night .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith encourages Muslims to perform the witr prayer before dawn. The witr prayer is an obligatory part of Islamic worship and is performed after Ishaa’ and before Fajr. It consists of an odd number of rak’ahs, usually three or five. This hadith emphasizes that it should be done as soon as possible after Ishaa’ and not delayed until just before Fajr. By performing this prayer early in the night, one can ensure that they are able to complete it on time and fulfill their religious obligation. Additionally, this hadith also serves as a reminder for Muslims to prioritize their religious obligations over worldly matters so that they can remain focused on pleasing Allah SWT in all aspects of life.

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