Draft:Sunnah Muwakkadah

Sunnah Mu'akkadah refers to voluntary prayers that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed regularly and strongly encouraged his followers to observe</ref>[1]</ref>. These prayers, though not obligatory, hold great importance in Islam and carry significant rewards. Missing them occasionally is not sinful, but neglecting them frequently is discouraged. They are associated with the five daily obligatory prayers, such as two rak'ahs before Fajr, four before zuhr and two after, two after Maghrib, and two after Isha</ref>[2]</ref>. Sunnah Mu'akkadah prayers complement obligatory prayers, compensate for deficiencies in them, and strengthen a Muslim's connection with Allah.

Sunnah Muwakkadah

Overview
type	Voluntary Prayers
Highly recommended Voluntary Prayers preformed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Related	Salah and Sunnah

Sunnah Muwakkadah refers to the Highly recommended Voluntary Prayers which are being performed before or after every Salah. Missing these prayers are highly discouraged without any valid excuse as Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself performed these prayers. Missing these prayers generally not considered as a sin but performing these Salahs strengthens the believer connection between him/her and Allah.

Types

Sunnah Muwakkadah has one type • Sunnah Ghair Muwakkadah

Sunnah Ghair Muwakkadah

Sunnah Ghair Muwakkadah refers to the Voluntary Prayers which were practiced by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) but they were not performed regularly. These prayers are recommended and can be performed on occasional basis but these prayers are not highly recommended</ref>[3]</ref>.

Hadiths

There are many hadiths which were narrated by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions. These list contains the following important hadiths to know: 1.Two Rak'ahs before Fajr

Narrated Aisha: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did not leave the two Rak'ahs before Fajr, even when he was on journey (meaning Aisha).

2.Four Rak'ahs before Dhuhr

Narrated Umm Habiba :

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

Whoever prays four Rak'ahs before Dhuhr and four after it,Allah will protect him from hellfire.

Hadiths on Sunnah Ghair Muwakkadah

There are some Hadiths which are narrated by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself and his wives and his companions Here are the following hadiths: 1.Flexibility of Sunnah Ghair Muwakkadah

Narrated Aisha : The Prophet (PBUH) sometimes performed the Sunnah Ghair Muwakkadah and sometimes abandoned them. He did this to show that they are not obligatory.

4.Reward of Sunnah Ghair Muwakkadah

Narrated Abu Hurayra : The Prophet (PBUH) said: The first thing for which a person will be brought to account on the Day of Resurrection will be his prayers. If they are in good order, he will prosper and succeed, but if they are lacking, he will fail and lose. If anything is lacking from his obligatory prayers, the Lord (Glorified and Exalted be He) will say: 'See if My slave has any voluntary prayers that can complete what is deficient in his obligatory prayers.' Then the rest of his deeds will be examined in like manner.

Importance of Sunnah Muwakkadah

•They are an example for following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

•They help to compensate for any shortcomings in obligatory prayers

•They increase in spiritual and closeness to Allah

•They provide an opportunity to earn great reward from Allah.

Rak'ahs of Sunnah Muwakkadah

•Before Fajr 2 Rak'ahs

•Before zuhr 4 Rak'ahs

•After zhur 2 Rak'ahs

•After Maghrib 2 Rak'ahs

•After Isha 2 Rak'ahs</ref>[4]</ref>