What is the recommended number of rak'ahs performed after Isha?
Chapter on the Times When Prayer is Prohibited
Al-Mughni
Book of Prayer
Primary text
It is recommended to pray four or six rak'ahs after Isha, based on the narration of Shurayh ibn Hani', who asked Aisha about the prayer of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, and she replied: 'The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, never prayed Isha except that he prayed four rak'ahs or six rak'ahs.' This was narrated by Abu Dawud.