HADEES - ~ Supererogatory prayers, their Elongation

It is preferred to prolong the reciting by making many rak'at. The
group, except for Abu Dawud, reports that al-Mughirah ibn Shu'bah
said: "The Prophet sallallahu alehi wasallam would stand and pray
until his feet or shanks swelled. When he was asked about it, he said:
'Should I not be a thankful slave?"' Abu Dawud records from 'Abdullah
ibn Hubshi al-Khath'ami that the Prophet sallallahu alehi wasallam was
asked: "What is the best deed?" He said: "Prolonging the qiyam;
(standing) [in the prayer]." Then it was asked:"What is the best
charity?" He replied: "The sacrifice made by one who has little to
give." Then it was asked: "What is the best migration?" He responded:
"The migration from what Allah has forbidden." Then it was asked:"What
is the best jihad?" He replied: "Whoever strives against the
polytheists with his wealth and soul." They asked: "What is the most
honorable death?" He answered: "He whose blood is spilled and whose
horse is wounded."

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