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1175. Abu Mijlaz narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: ‘Night prayers are to be offered two by two, and Witr is one Rak’ah.’ I said: ‘What do you think if I become drowsy and I want to sleep?’ He said: ‘Put “what do you think” up there with that star? (i.e., don’t think about it at all).’ I raised my head and saw As-Simāk.[1] He repeated that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said, ‘Night prayers are to be offered two by two, and Witr is one Rak’ah, before dawn.’” (Sahih)
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Commentary
a. The Companions followed the words of the Hadith to the letter, and used to get angry at anybody’s whys and wherefores with regard to them.
b. If anyone fears that he will not wake up before dawn, let him offer Tahajjud and Witr immediately after the Isha. (See H. 1187).
