Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)

Chasht Salaah

The majority of the Ulama hold that Chasht Salaah is mustahab (supererogatory). It should be said sometimes, and sometimes it should be omitted. It was the practice of the Prophet in regard to many nafil Salaah (i.e sometimes he said them and sometimes he did not). Majority of the companions of the Prophet and those who followed them also did likewise.

The Ulama differ in the number of Rakaats for Chasht Salaah minimum number being two and maximum number being eight.

The mashaikh have generally recited and recommended recitation of the surahs as - Shams (XCI) ad - Du’a (XCIII) al - Lail (XCII) and al – lnshirah (XCVI). After finishing this Salaah, dua should be recited.

One hundred - times recitation of this dua has been reported in some asar (traditions reported by the companions of the Prophet).

“O ALLAH! Forgive me and have mercy on me. Accept my repentance, for Thou art indeed the best acceptor of repentance and the most forgiving.”