What is the ruling on performing Witr in travel?

Chapter on the Times When Prayer is Prohibited

Al-Mughni

Book of Prayer

Book 3 · Issue 2 · Bab 9

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If Witr is performed in travel after the initial obligatory prayers, two rak'ahs should precede the single Witr rak'ah. A separation of time between the preceding two rak'ahs and the Witr rak'ah is permissible, but it is preferable for them to be consecutive or closely connected.