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asalam.can we pray only 1 rakat witr namaz?

· 28 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 5179English

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asalam.can we pray only 1 rakat witr namaz?

Answer

No, it is not valid. Witr is three Rakaats.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Moulana Imraan Vawda
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