Question 168) - Is there Sunnah before 'Asr?

A: Yes, there is a Hadith which encourages 4 Rak'at before 'Asr. Rasulullaah ~ said, "May Allah have mercy on a man who prays four before 'Asr." [Abu Datum 'Ali RA narrates that Rasulullah SAW used to pray two Rak'at before 'Asr. [Abu Dawood]

~ al-Quduri ~