Hadith 1168

Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Salat during the night should consist of pairs of but if you fear that morning is near, then pray one Rak'ah as Witr."

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

- وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما، أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم ، قال‏:‏ ‏"‏صلاة الليل مثنى مثنى، فإذا خفت الصبح فأوتر بواحدة‏"‏‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏ ‏.‏

Reference: 1711580
In-book reference: Book 8, Hadith 1168