(200) Chapter: Sunnah of the 'Asr Prayer

'Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to perform two Rak'ah before the 'Asr prayer.

[Abu Dawud].

Commentary: We learn from this Hadith that one can also perform two Sunnah before `Asr prayer. But Sheikh AlAlbani has stated that the word "two Rak`ah" occurring in this Hadith is rare. Four Rak`ah are secure and should, therefore, be preferred.