Reciting (Surah) Al-Ikhlas in Witr is not Obligatory

Question :

Is the recitation of Surah As-Samad a condition for the acceptance of Witr or is it allowed for a person to recite any Surah in Witr?

Answer:

Reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas in Witr is not a condition for the acceptance of Witr; it is only a Sunnah according to the narration of Ahmad, Abu Dawud and An-Nasa'i, on the authority of Ubayy bin Ka'b and Ibn 'Abbas in which it is stated that the Messenger of Allah used to pray Witr with Surah Al-A'la, Surah Al-Kafirun and Surah Al-Ikhlas. But if any other Surahs are recited, the prayer will be correct, but he will lose the reward of following the Sunnah of the Prophet.

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