Those Scholars Who Hold There Is No Harm in Praying Nafl Before Fard

Hasan did not see any harm in offering nafl (supererogatory) prayers before the obligatory (fard) prayer.

Hazrat Zarr says that if he wishes, he may offer voluntary (nafl) prayers.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Abi Huzail used to offer the optional (nafl) prayer first even in the case of missing the obligatory (fard) prayer.

Ibn Aun says that Hasan was asked: If a person enters the mosque and the people have already performed the prayer, what should he do? He replied: If this happens to me, I will perform the prayer in the same manner as I normally do.

Hazrat Hammad says that if it is time for prayer, there is no harm in offering Nafl (voluntary) prayers.

Hazrat Hammad says that if he wishes, he may offer Nafl (voluntary) prayers.