It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: When any one of you stands to pray at night, he should begin his standing with two light rak‘ahs.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / أبواب صلاة الليل والوتر / 2158
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه مسلم: 768 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 7176 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 7176»