It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him), he says: My beloved (peace and blessings be upon him) advised me regarding three things, by Allah’s will I will never abandon them. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised me to perform the Duha prayer, to perform Witr before sleeping, and to fast three days every month.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب جامع فى الترغيب: الآداب والمواعظ والحكم وجوامع الكلم، يبدأ بالثلاثيات / 9598
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«صحيح بالشواھد، أخرجه النسائي: 4/ 217، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 21518 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 21851»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … By performing the Witr prayer before sleeping, the risk of missing this prayer is averted; nevertheless, performing this prayer in the last part of the night is the most virtuous act.