Anas on Companions: The principle Sahaba would make sure to perform voluntary Sunan prayers before Maghrib prayer

Anas ibn Malik reported: I saw the leading companions of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, hurrying to perform voluntary prayers before the sunset prayer.



Source: Sahih Bukhari 481

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukkari

عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ قَالَ لَقَدْ رَأَيْتُ كِبَارَ أَصْحَابِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَبْتَدِرُونَ السَّوَارِيَ عِنْدَ الْمَغْرِبِ

481 صحيح البخاري كِتَاب الصَّلَاةِ أَبْوَابُ سُتْرَةِ الْمُصَلِّي رأيت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يتحرى الصلاة عندها