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Originally, two rak`at were prescribed in every prayer. When the Prophet (ﷺ) migrated (to Medina) four
rak`at were enjoined, while the journey prayer remained unchanged(i.e. two rak`at).
Sahih al-Bukhari Book 63, Hadith 160
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In the year of Hajjat-ul-Wada` the Prophet (ﷺ) visited me when I fell ill and was about to die because of
that illness. I said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! I am very ill as you see, and I am a rich man and have no heir
except my only daughter. Shall I give 2/3 of my property in charity?" He said, "No." I said, "Shall I
then give one half of it in charity?" He said, "O Sa`d! Give 1/3 (in charity) and even 1/3 is too much.
No doubt, it is better to leave your children rich than to leave them poor, reduced to begging from
others. And Allah will reward you for whatever you spend with the intention of gaining Allah's
Pleasure even if it were a mouthful of food you put into your wives mouth." I said, "O Allah's
Apostle! Am I to be left behind (in Mecca) after my companions have gone?" He said, "If you should
be left behind, you will be upgraded and elevated for every deed you will do with a desire to achieve
Allah's Pleasure. I hope that you will live long so that some people will benefit by you while others
will be harmed. O Allah! Please fulfill the migration of my companions and do not make them turn
back on their heels. But (we feel sorry for) the unlucky Sa`d bin Khaulah." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) lamented
his death in Mecca.