Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

Hazrat Ibn Aun says that I asked Hazrat Qasim about the person who offers Witr on a mount. He replied that people believe that Hazrat Umar used to offer Witr on the ground.

Hazrat Qasim narrates that Hazrat Umar used to offer Witr on the ground.

Hazrat Bakr narrates that when Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) intended to perform Witr, he would descend to the ground and perform Witr.

Ibrahim says that the predecessors used to offer voluntary prayers on their mounts and their saddles, regardless of which direction they were facing. However, they used to dismount and perform the obligatory prayers and Witr on the ground.

Hazrat Hisham bin Urwah narrates that Hazrat Urwah used to perform prayers on his mount, regardless of which direction it turned. But when he intended to perform Witr prayer, he would dismount and pray on the ground.

Hazrat Dhahak says that when a person is about to perform Witr, he should descend to the ground.

Ibrahim says that I asked Hasan whether I could pray on my mount. He replied, "Yes, pray on your mount." I asked, "Can I pray Witr on my mount?" He replied, "No." Ibn Sirin says, "Pray Witr on the ground."