Question 1

What is Riyad as-Salihin 442 about?

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This hadith from Riyad as-Salihin (Book of The Book of Virtues), narrated by 'Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:, states: "'Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to perform two Rak'ah before the 'Asr prayer.."

Question 2

Which collection is this hadith from?

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This hadith is from Riyad as-Salihin, which contains 1,896 hadiths across 20 books. It is hadith number 442 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

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Riyad as-Salihin #442

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