The Nafl salaah before the Fardh of Asr

Q: Salaah-231: Is there any reward for performing two or four Rakaahs Nafl salaah before the Fardh Rakaahs of Asr? Some people claim that there is no substantiation for these Rakaahs.

Answer: It is Mustahab to perform two or four Rakaahs Nafl salaah before the Fardh Rakaahs of Asr. This has been proven from the Ahadeethr and are therefore substantiated. And Allaah knows best what is most correct.

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