Is there a reward for a worshipper who performs some of the night vigil (qiyam al-layl) rak'ahs standing and reciting from the Mushaf, then completes the remaining rak'ahs sitting on a chair due to an excuse, and then performs the Witr prayer standing?
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You will be rewarded for performing the night vigil ( al-Layl) in the manner described. Reading from the during a supererogatory prayer (nafilah) is permissible and does not invalidate the prayer, as is the view of many scholars.
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