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How many raka'ts Witr may Hanafis and Shaafis perform?

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How many raka'ts Witr may Hanafis and Shaafis perform?

Answer

According to the Hanafi Math-hab Salaatul Witr is only three raka'ts. According to the Hambali and Shaafi' Math-habs, the maximum number of raka'ts of Witr is eleven. The minimum is one raka't. According to the Maaliki Math-hab, Witr is only one raka't.

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