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1439. Qais bin Ṭalq reported: “Ṭalq bin ‘Alī once visited us during one of the days of Ramaḍān. He stayed the evening with us, and broke his fast. He then led us in prayer that night, and prayed the Witr for us as well. He then returned to his Masjid and led
his companions in prayer. When the Witr prayer was left, he asked another man to step forward (in his place) and said to him: 'Lead your companions in the Witr prayer, for I heard the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ say: "There should not be two Witrs in one night." (Sahih)
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Commentary
A Witr prayer (which consists of an odd number of Rak'ahs) may not be changed into an even number of Rak'ahs. There is no authentic tradition of Allāh's Messenger ﷺ supporting that. So, if one is not in the habit of performing Tahajjud prayer, then he should perform Witr prior to sleeping.
