Witr Prayer

Question 1

What is the ruling and excellence of the witr prayer? (2 points)

Answer 1

1. Witr prayer is an emphasized Sunnah that Prophet strongly encouraged
2. The Prophet used to perform the witr prayer

Question 2

Who narrated the hadith stating that Allah loves the odd in number?

Answer 2

Abu Hurayrah and Ali

Question 3

What did ‘Ali say about the witr prayer?

Answer 3

The witr prayer is not mandatory, like obligatory prayers, but the Messenger of Allah used to perform it

Question 4

When is it permissible to perform the witr prayer?

Answer 4

It is permissible to perform the witr prayer from after the Night prayer until the break of dawn.

Question 5

What is the preferred time to perform the witr prayer?

Answer 5

It is preferred to perform the witr prayer during the last third of the night.

Question 6

When is it preferred to perform the witr prayer in the first portion of the night?

Answer 6

It is preferred to perform the witr prayer in the first portion of the night for one who fears that they will not get up in the later portion of the night.

Question 7

When is it preferred to perform the witr prayer at the end of the night?

Answer 7

It is preferred to perform the witr prayer at the end of the night for the one who believes that they will be able to get up at that time.

Question 8

Who did the Prophet ask about the time they pray witr?

Answer 8

Abu Bakr and ‘Umar

Question 9

When did Abu Bakr pray witr?

Answer 9

He prayed witr before sleeping

Question 10

When did ‘Umar ibn al Khattab pray witr?

Answer 10

He slept first, then woke up and prayed witr

Question 11

What did the Prophet say to Abu Bakr and ‘Umar about their preferred timing for the witr prayer?

Answer 11

He said to:
* Abu Bakr, “You have taken the safe way,”
* ‘Umar, “You have taken the strong way.”

Question 12

Who did the Prophet wake up to pray witr with him?

Answer 12

Aishah

Question 13

What is the minimum number of rak’ahs for the witr prayer?

Answer 13

1

Question 14

Who narrated the hadith that says “The night prayer is to be in two rak’ah sets, if one of you fears the coming of the morning, he should pray one rak’ah making all that he prayed an odd number”?

Answer 14

Ibn ‘Umar

Question 15

Besides one rak’ah, what other numbers of rak’ahs are permissible for the witr prayer?

Answer 15

3 / 5 / 7 / 9

Question 16

According to A’ishah, what was the maximum number of rak’ahs that the Prophet (PBUH) used to pray during the night?

Answer 16

11

Question 17

According to A’ishah, how did the Prophet (PBUH) perform his witr prayer during the night?

Answer 17

He would pray 5 rak’ahs for witr, and he would not sit except in the last rak’ah

Question 18

What did A’ishah and the others do for the Prophet (PBUH) during the night when he prayed?

Answer 18

They prepared the toothstick and water for him

Question 19

What did the Prophet (PBUH) do during the eighth rak’ah of the night prayer?

Answer 19

He would mention Allah, praise Him, and supplicate to Him

Question 20

What did the Prophet (PBUH) recite during the witr prayer when he performed it in 3 rak’ahs?

Answer 20

• FIRST: Iqra
• SECOND: Qul ya ayuhal Kafiroon
• THIRD: Qul huwa Allahu a7ad

Question 21

According to A’ishah, what was the total number of rak’ahs that the Prophet (PBUH) performed for witr when he aged and became heavier?

Answer 21

9

Question 22

According to A’ishah, how did the Prophet (PBUH) perform the last 2 rak’ahs of his night prayer?

Answer 22

He performed them while sitting after he had made the salutations

Question 23

What did Aisha say about the Prophets 4 rak3as during the night prayer?

Answer 23

“Do not ask about how excellent and lengthy they were.”

Question 24

What did Aisha say about the Prophets 4 rak3as during the night prayer?

Answer 24

“Do not ask about how excellent and lengthy they were.”

Question 25

What did Aisha say about the Prophets 4 rak3as during the night prayer?

Answer 25

“Do not ask about how excellent and lengthy they were.”

Question 26

What is the Qunoot supplication?

Answer 26

اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَن هَدَيْت وَعَافِنِي فِيمَن عَافَيْت
وَتَوَلَّنِي فِيمَن تَوَلَّيْتَ وَبَارِك لِي فِيما أَعْطَيْت
وَقِنِي شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْت إِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلاَ يُقْضَى عَلَيك
وَإِنَّه لاَ يَذِل مَن وَالَيْت وَلاَ يَعِز مَنْ عَادَيْت تَبَارَكْت رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيت

Question 27

Who did the Prophet (PBUH) teach the Qunoot dua to?

Answer 27

Al-Hasan ibn “Ali

Question 28

When is it Sunnah to make the Qunoot supplication during the Witr prayer?

Answer 28

Before Rukoo3

Question 29

What is the evidence for making the Qunoot supplication before Rukoo3 in Witr prayer?

Answer 29

The hadith of Ubayy ibn K3ab

Question 30

Can the Qunoot supplication be made in obligatory prayers?

Answer 30

Yes, but only if some sort of disaster has befallen the people

Question 31

When should the Qunoot supplication be made in obligatory prayers?

Answer 31

After Rukoo3

Question 32

Who narrated the hadith about making the Qunoot supplication after Rukoo3?

Answer 32

Abu Hurayrah

Question 33

Is it an innovation to continually perform the Qunoot supplication during Fajr?

Answer 33

Yes

Question 34

What is the proof from the companions that continuous Qunoot in Fajr is innovation? (4 points)

Answer 34

1. Abu Malik S3ad ibn Tariq Al-shja3ee asked his dad
2. His dad prayed behind Prophet, Abu Bakr Umar, Uthman, and Ali for 50 years in Koofah
3. He said to his dad did they used to do Qunoot at Fajr?
4. His dad replied: Oh my son its in innovation