Source: Ahkam wa Masail in Light of the Qur'an and Hadith, Volume 02
However, if due to a genuine necessity or excuse, one offers only the Fard prayer on time, and delays the Sunnah and Nafl prayers to be performed later, then this action falls under the permissible (Jā’iz) category.
Yet, it is discouraged to make a habit of this practice.
As stated:
"One must make every effort to complete the prayer fully at its designated time; this is true piety and the best course of action. If, on rare occasions, due to necessity, the above arrangement is followed, it will be considered permissible—but it should not become habitual."
(Ahl-e-Hadith Sohdra, Volume 15, Issue 17)
◄ If due to necessity only the Fard prayer is performed on time, and Sunnah/Nafl are delayed, this is permissible.
◄ However, this should not become a regular habit.
❖ Question:
In situations where time is limited—such as during travel, in gatherings, or marketplaces—and only the obligatory (Fard) prayer is offered on time, while Sunnah and Nafl prayers are performed later, is such an action permissible?❖ The Answer:
It is highly recommended to perform Salah in its complete form, including Fard, Sunnah, and Nafl components, at the designated time. This reflects piety (Taqwa) and is considered the most virtuous practice.However, if due to a genuine necessity or excuse, one offers only the Fard prayer on time, and delays the Sunnah and Nafl prayers to be performed later, then this action falls under the permissible (Jā’iz) category.
Yet, it is discouraged to make a habit of this practice.
As stated:
"One must make every effort to complete the prayer fully at its designated time; this is true piety and the best course of action. If, on rare occasions, due to necessity, the above arrangement is followed, it will be considered permissible—but it should not become habitual."
(Ahl-e-Hadith Sohdra, Volume 15, Issue 17)
❖ Summary:
◄ It is preferable to perform all parts of Salah—Fard, Sunnah, and Nafl—within their designated time.◄ If due to necessity only the Fard prayer is performed on time, and Sunnah/Nafl are delayed, this is permissible.
◄ However, this should not become a regular habit.
