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Is it permissible to perform more than one Sunnah in a single prayer, such as saying "Rabbana wa laka al-hamd" (Our Lord, and to You be all praise) in one rak'ah, and "Allahumma Rabbana wa laka al-hamd" (O Allah, our Lord, and to You be all praise) in another rak'ah, and similarly in bowing (ruku') and prostration (sujud)?

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Yes, it is recommended for the worshipper to use all the confirmed formulas from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and to vary between them. Sheikh Al-Uthaymeen mentioned that the variation in acts of worship and remembrances is a blessing from Allah due to the benefits it brings: presence of heart, choosing what is easier and simpler, and increasing praise of Allah. Thus, it is permissible to perform more than one Sunnah for a single action in prayer to increase vitality and devotion, and so that the Sunnahs are not lost.

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