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The Prophet (ﷺ) used to offer (Nawafil) prayers on his Rahila (mount) facing its direction by signals, but
not the compulsory prayer. He also used to pray witr on his (mount) Rahila.
Sahih al-Bukhari Book 14, Hadith 11
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I was going to Mecca in the company of `Abdullah bin `Umar and when I apprehended the
approaching dawn, I dismounted and offered the witr prayer and then joined him. `Abdullah bin
`Umar said, "Where have you been?" I replied, "I apprehended the approaching dawn so I dismounted
and prayed the witr prayer." `Abdullah said, "Isn't it sufficient for you to follow the good example of
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)?" I replied, "Yes, by Allah." He said, "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to pray witr on the back of
the camel (while on a journey)."
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Anas was asked, "Did the Prophet (ﷺ) recite Qunut in the Fajr prayer?" Anas replied in the affirmative. He
was further asked, "Did he recite Qunut before bowing?" Anas replied, "He recited Qunut after
bowing for some time (for one month)."