Question: What is the status of performing 4 Rakaats immediately after Zawaal?

Answer: Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Saa’ib Radiyallahu Anhu reports that Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam use to perform four Rakaats after Zawaal before the Dhuhr Salaah. Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “This is a time when the doors to the heavens are open, therefore I would like that a good action of mine goes up (at this time)”. (Jamiut Tirmidhi- Kitabus Salaah)

Hence, it is Sunnah to perform four Rakaats after Zawaal before the Dhuhr Salaah. These four Rakaats are separate from the four Sunnatul Muakkadah before Dhuhr. These Sunnah are referred to as Sunnatuz Zawaal.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

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