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Performing the witr before going to sleep

· 14 Jumada I 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

It was the practice of Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) to read his witr salaah after he slept and woke up for tahajjud. I would like to follow this Sunnah, however there is fear that I may not wake up for tahajjud and miss my witr.

Is it permissible and will I get the same reward as following a Sunnah of Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) if I delay my witr till before I go to bed, read my witr and then sleep? Do I get the reward of following Sunnah?

Answer

If you fear not waking up then perform the witr before you go to sleep.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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