Performing two rakaats before Asr and Esha Salaah

Q:

1. If a person comes early for Asr and Esha salaah, but needs to learn dohr. Can he read two rakaats as the Sunnat Salaah?

2. When reading this two rakaats Sunnah, can he make intention of other Nawaafil e.g. tahiyyatul masjid, wudhu etc?

A:

1. Yes

2. Yes

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)